LeRoy Neiman
LeRoy Neiman Original Pencil Drawing Self Portrait Certified Signed Dated Rare
Description
LeRoy Neiman – Self-Portrait, 2001
Pencil Drawing
Size: 8 x 6.75 inches
Certificate of Authenticity included
Traveling around the world, the artist LeRoy Neiman attended a range of social and sporting events over the course of his life and career. Carefully exploring and contemplating, he would always take his sketchbook and drawing materials with him, producing split-second records of the scenes that captivated his attention. He would often translate these drawings into canvases characterized by expressionist brushstrokes and vivid colors. LeRoy Neiman immortalized a range of subjects, such as sporting events and leisure scenes, but he also produced a range of self-portraits. This self-portrait from 2001 is a pencil drawing in which the artist captures the very essence of himself in free-styled, simple lines. The artist is depicted with a hat, mustache, smoking a cigar - features that became his trademark over the years. The eyes of the artist occupy the center of the composition. These eyes, clear, penetrating, watchful, sharp, discerning and canny, embody the very spirit of the artist who was a keen observer foremost. In his practice, Neiman placed great focus on the outward appearance in mirroring a subject’s inner self. “I guess I created LeRoy Neiman,” the artist once said. “Nobody else told me how to do it. Well, I’m a believer in the theory that the artist is as important as his work.”
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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.
Pencil Drawing
Size: 8 x 6.75 inches
Certificate of Authenticity included
Traveling around the world, the artist LeRoy Neiman attended a range of social and sporting events over the course of his life and career. Carefully exploring and contemplating, he would always take his sketchbook and drawing materials with him, producing split-second records of the scenes that captivated his attention. He would often translate these drawings into canvases characterized by expressionist brushstrokes and vivid colors. LeRoy Neiman immortalized a range of subjects, such as sporting events and leisure scenes, but he also produced a range of self-portraits. This self-portrait from 2001 is a pencil drawing in which the artist captures the very essence of himself in free-styled, simple lines. The artist is depicted with a hat, mustache, smoking a cigar - features that became his trademark over the years. The eyes of the artist occupy the center of the composition. These eyes, clear, penetrating, watchful, sharp, discerning and canny, embody the very spirit of the artist who was a keen observer foremost. In his practice, Neiman placed great focus on the outward appearance in mirroring a subject’s inner self. “I guess I created LeRoy Neiman,” the artist once said. “Nobody else told me how to do it. Well, I’m a believer in the theory that the artist is as important as his work.”
The piece comes in professional, safe packaging. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Collect art in a smart way!
Select our Best Offer option to propose a price. The first bidder to meet the bottom line price wins.
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.