LeRoy Neiman Mixed Media Original Painting Drawing Female Not Nude Show Girl Ceasar's

Leroy Neiman - Caesar's Palace, 1982
Mixed Media, Pen and Marker
Image Size: 14 x 11 inches
Frame Size: 23.5 x 20 inches
Certificate of Authenticity Included

Known for expressionist, colorful style which is instantly recognizable, LeRoy Neiman traveled the world to create breathtaking images of sporting events, leisure activities, and international high life. The artist had much love for Las Vegas in particular. The city represented “an entire world of freaks, fanatics, operators, suckers, sex, money and frothy make-believe,” he wrote in his book. The drawing on offer was created in the city’s iconic Caesars Palace.

If anyone can claim to have kicked off the theme casino-resort craze in Las Vegas, it may well be Caesars Palace. Characterized by grandiose, Roman-themed architecture, this luxury hotel and casino is known for a range of lavish events and performances that were visited by the likes of Johnny Carson and Jimmy Hoffa. 1982 was an important period in the history of this iconic venue. Throughout the year, Caesars Palace hosted a range of spectacular events such as the legendary fight between Larry Holmes and Gerry Cooney, the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix - a Formula One motor race, and the unforgettable performance of Frank Sinatra.

LeRoy Neiman was a frequent visitor of the venue, capturing the glitz and glory in his sketching pad. When he wasn’t sketching sporting events taking place there, he would roam the casinos to capture the excitement and essence of this place.

This intimate drawing depicts one of the showgirls in the hotel preparing for the performance. Captured in front of the mirror, fixing her hair, the girl is rendered with delicate lines with a touch of pastel colors. This is a fine example of Neiman’s unique style, but also a testament to his remarkable observation skills.

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About LeRoy Neiman

Named the most popular artist in the United States, LeRoy Neiman was best known for his vibrantly colored, dynamic depictions of sports and entertainment. This painter of “the good life” had the unprecedented skill to capture a figure in motion, while his genre scenes appealed to the broad public. He saw himself as an illustrator, even rather than a painter, while the pleasant moments from the everyday life he painted in a realistic manner.

Fusing action painting techniques with Pop Art and Impressionist and Expressionist elements, Neiman emerged as a master of color. He often used clean, unmixed nuances while his highly recognizable, brilliant palette developed. The color was his way of enhancing the experience, the scents, and feelings of the chosen subject.

LeRoy Neiman started his professional career in the 1950s during “the magazine era”, and subsequently created illustrations for many magazines. The most notable one of the publications holding his illustrations is Playboy, but his work was featured in Sports Illustrated and Harpers as well.

As the creator of vivid chronicles of the American life, Neiman became increasingly and widely popular, even though he was never fully accepted by the ‘haute’ critics, comparing him to Norman Rockwell. Nevertheless, he never ceased to work in the way he saw as best, captivating audiences with his skill, even painting on television! His works were exhibited at the Hammer Galleries in New York and the Franklin Bowles Gallery in San Francisco among other venues.

Although fame brought him immense wealth, Neiman - a child of the Great Depression, lived frugally. At the same time, he was very generous, having donated almost $20 million to different art institutions around the country. This “American Impressionist” also served as the official artist of 5 Olympic Games, and he painted many prestigious sporting events, from the Kentucky Derby to America’s Boxing Cup and Super Bowl. Among his portrait subjects, we can find many celebrities, politicians and influential figures from different areas.

LeRoy Neiman was born as LeRoy Runquist on June 8, 1921, in St. Paul, MN. He attended St. Paul School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago after he completed military service. He lived in New York City, where he died on June 20, 2012, at the age of 91.