Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906-1975). Signed Original Caricature Portrait. Fantastic original caricature drawing of the esteemed Soviet composer whose 15 symphonies and large body of chamber and instrumental works occupy a place of central importance in the 20th-century repertoire. In pencil, by Jack Rosen, apparently accomplished at a Press Conference Waldorf, Mar 25, [19]49. A puff of smoke in the shape of a G-Clef unfurls from the cigarette in the composer's mouth. Small 4to sheet, signed by both Rosen & Shostakovich. Fine. 15 x 19.5 cm.
Shostakovich, Dimitri. (1906-1975). Signed Original Caricature Portrait. Fantastic original caricature drawing of the esteemed Soviet composer whose 15 symphonies and large body of chamber and instrumental works occupy a place of central importance in the 20th-century repertoire. In pencil, by Jack Rosen, apparently accomplished at a Press Conference Waldorf, Mar 25, [19]49. A puff of smoke in the shape of a G-Clef unfurls from the cigarette in the composer's mouth. Small 4to sheet, signed by both Rosen & Shostakovich. Fine. 15 x 19.5 cm.