Artist: LeRoy Neiman
Title: Joe Frazier
Medium: Original Ink Marker, Watercolor, and Felt Pen on Fine Fabriano Watercolor Paper
Size: 18" x 24"
Framed: 29 1/2" x 35"
Condition: This piece was well maintained and kept out of the sun. It remains in original condition with no damage to speak of. This piece remains in the original condition it was in when purchased in the mid 70's. We have recently framed it sparing no costs in gorgeous handmade wood frame.
Authenticity: Includes original Franklin-Bowles tag Item #NEIM25266c Invoice 804615. Also includes Gallery COA and our lifetime exchange policy.
The piece is an original painting created by the #1 Sports artist in the world, Leroy Neiman. They used to say it wasn't an event unless Leroy Neiman was there. Boxing was always Neiman's "sweet spot". Born and raised in lower to middle class family Neiman spent a lot of time at the numerous St Paul boxing events painting and drawing the local talent.
Leroy Neiman is considered the most famous American leisure artist of all time. His unique and easily identifiable technique coupled with his easy to relate to subject matter has made him a success with both art critics and art collectors. Born and raised in Minnesota, Leroy Neiman developed an affinity for art at an early age. He put his art career on hold to serve in World War II but immediately picked up where he left off upon his return when he enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduation, he spent 10 years teaching for the same program. While in Chicago, he met and befriended Hugh Heffner and began his career as a regular illustrator for Heffner’s Playboy magazine in 1956. His art would appear in the Party Jokes section and his famous Femlin character gained him public attention for his art for the first time. He would also use Playboy as a vehicle to showcase his travels and adventures as his career continues to progress. His career with playboy would last for over 50 years. Neiman’s career really began taking off in 1960. He traveled the world to paint scenery and capture sporting events. Leroy Neiman is considered by many to be the most famous sports artist of all time. During his career, he would famously capture Formula One races, the Ryder Cup and Masters Golf Tournaments, Boxing events, the Kentucky Derby, Wimbledon, the World Cup, the Olympics, and many others. These images became associated with the events they were painted for and further elevated the artist’s fame. During the same time, Neiman also captured street scenes and global landmarks while traveling. His Arc de Triomphe and Brooklyn Bridge are some of his most iconic.
The subject of Neiman paintings expanded to include scenery, figure paintings, animals and celebrities. He also painted a number of leisure scenes which remain some of his most famous today. He had a special love of painting jazz musicians, night life, and casino scenes. Leroy Neiman is also famous for his flamboyant personality. His ability paint himself as a unique and eccentric personality has been polarizing, but has also worked well to market the artist. His personality has without question propelled his celebrity status to a higher level and in doing brought his art along with it. During his career, he was friends with many celebrities. He passed away at the age of 91 on June 20, 2012 in New York City. His art remains extremely popular.
The artwork of Leroy Neiman is iconic for many reasons. The artist’s one of a kind technique and semi-abstracted style has branded his work as unique to the artist. His use of brushstrokes and vibrant color is able to capture movement and emphasize the qualities of the sports and leisure activities he captured in his art. His subject matter is also easy to relate to and has propelled its popularity among art collectors. All of this combined with Neiman’s outgoing and flamboyant personality created a very successful and popular modern artist who’s art will live on well beyond the artist’s years.
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Artist: LeRoy Neiman
Title: Joe Frazier
Medium: Original Ink Marker, Watercolor, and Felt Pen on Fine Fabriano Watercolor Paper
Size: 18" x 24"
Framed: 29 1/2" x 35"
Condition: This piece was well maintained and kept out of the sun. It remains in original condition with no damage to speak of. This piece remains in the original condition it was in when purchased in the mid 70's. We have recently framed it sparing no costs in gorgeous handmade wood frame.
Authenticity: Includes original Franklin-Bowles tag Item #NEIM25266c Invoice 804615. Also includes Gallery COA and our lifetime exchange policy.
The piece is an original painting created by the #1 Sports artist in the world, Leroy Neiman. They used to say it wasn't an event unless Leroy Neiman was there. Boxing was always Neiman's "sweet spot". Born and raised in lower to middle class family Neiman spent a lot of time at the numerous St Paul boxing events painting and drawing the local talent.
Leroy Neiman is considered the most famous American leisure artist of all time. His unique and easily identifiable technique coupled with his easy to relate to subject matter has made him a success with both art critics and art collectors. Born and raised in Minnesota, Leroy Neiman developed an affinity for art at an early age. He put his art career on hold to serve in World War II but immediately picked up where he left off upon his return when he enrolled at the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduation, he spent 10 years teaching for the same program. While in Chicago, he met and befriended Hugh Heffner and began his career as a regular illustrator for Heffner’s Playboy magazine in 1956. His art would appear in the Party Jokes section and his famous Femlin character gained him public attention for his art for the first time. He would also use Playboy as a vehicle to showcase his travels and adventures as his career continues to progress. His career with playboy would last for over 50 years. Neiman’s career really began taking off in 1960. He traveled the world to paint scenery and capture sporting events. Leroy Neiman is considered by many to be the most famous sports artist of all time. During his career, he would famously capture Formula One races, the Ryder Cup and Masters Golf Tournaments, Boxing events, the Kentucky Derby, Wimbledon, the World Cup, the Olympics, and many others. These images became associated with the events they were painted for and further elevated the artist’s fame. During the same time, Neiman also captured street scenes and global landmarks while traveling. His Arc de Triomphe and Brooklyn Bridge are some of his most iconic.
The subject of Neiman paintings expanded to include scenery, figure paintings, animals and celebrities. He also painted a number of leisure scenes which remain some of his most famous today. He had a special love of painting jazz musicians, night life, and casino scenes. Leroy Neiman is also famous for his flamboyant personality. His ability paint himself as a unique and eccentric personality has been polarizing, but has also worked well to market the artist. His personality has without question propelled his celebrity status to a higher level and in doing brought his art along with it. During his career, he was friends with many celebrities. He passed away at the age of 91 on June 20, 2012 in New York City. His art remains extremely popular.
The artwork of Leroy Neiman is iconic for many reasons. The artist’s one of a kind technique and semi-abstracted style has branded his work as unique to the artist. His use of brushstrokes and vibrant color is able to capture movement and emphasize the qualities of the sports and leisure activities he captured in his art. His subject matter is also easy to relate to and has propelled its popularity among art collectors. All of this combined with Neiman’s outgoing and flamboyant personality created a very successful and popular modern artist who’s art will live on well beyond the artist’s years.
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