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Best known for his brilliantly colored, stunningly energetic images of sporting events and leisure activities, LeRoy Neiman was probably the most popular living artist in the United States before his passing in June 2012. Learn More
Artist’s proofs are prints outside of the numbered edition that are made expressly for the Artist’s collection. Printer’s proofs are usually prints in excess of the edition, but of similar quality set aside for the printers of the edition.
LeRoy Neiman (1921–2012) Artist, Teacher, Illustrator, Chronicler, Celebrity, Philanthropist. LeRoy Neiman was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on June 8, 1921, to Lydia Serline and Charles Runquist. When LeRoy was five years old, his father left, abandoning the family.
A plate signature means that the Artist’s signature was part of the original overall image produced as a print or poster. Hand signed signatures were done individually by the Artist after the prints or posters were completed.
Not every Neiman image was printed in multiple media. The items on this website represent what we have from Neiman’s collection. If you have questions about whether we have something, please contact us.
Not every Neiman image was printed in multiple media. The items on this website represent what we have from Neiman’s collection. If you have questions about whether we have something, please contact us.
Not every Neiman image was printed in multiple media. The items on this website represent what we have from Neiman’s collection. If you have questions about whether we have something, please contact us.
His most visited creatures, including big cats, elephants, and horses, reflect his joie de vivre and ferocious confidence. Many of these pieces were inspired by trips through the sweeping plains of Africa, where Neiman determined to record the safari as art.
As the official artist of five Olympics, his art reached millions of people via al fresco paintings of the competitions. His comprehensive coverage of other sporting events includes the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, championship boxing, PGA and The Masters golf tournament, and the Tour de France.
Neiman painted every type of sporting event during his lifetime, with his influence earning him the title of “Father of Contemporary Sport Art.” As the official artist of five Olympics, his art reached millions of people via al fresco paintings of the competitions.