Definition

Proper noun: - Saul Steinberg: An American cartoonist and illustrator, born in Romania, internationally recognized for his distinctive style of caricature and his long association with The New Yorker magazine.

Usage

• Saul Steinberg is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, the artist.
  • The museum is hosting an exhibition of works by Saul Steinberg.
  • Saul Steinberg's most famous cover for The New Yorker depicted a New Yorker's view of the world.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used attributively to describe works, style, or influence characteristic of the artist.
  • The drawing had a Saul Steinberg quality to it, with its clever use of line and witty perspective.
  • He is considered a master in the Saul Steinberg tradition of intellectual cartooning.

Variants and Related Words

• Steinbergian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Saul Steinberg or his style.
  • The artist's Steinbergian wit was evident in every sketch.

Synonyms

• Cartoonist
• Illustrator
• Caricaturist

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "A Steinberg": Sometimes used informally to refer to a drawing or cartoon in his distinctive style, particularly one playing with maps and perspective.
  • The editorial cartoon was a real Steinberg, showing the country's political landscape as a distorted map.

Noun

1. United States cartoonist (born in Romania) noted for his caricatures of famous people (1914-1999)