LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman (born June 8, 1927) is an American artist known for his brilliantly colorful, semi-abstract paintings and screen prints of athletes, sporting events, and other pop culture subjects. He is one of the most successful contemporary illustrators.

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Neiman was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (where he also later taught), the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois. He lives in NYC and regarded as the most popular sports artist in the world, followed only by younger artists Stephan Holland and Richard T. Slone. Neiman is estimated to be the highest earner of any living american artist, his works are distributed by Hammer Graphics and Knoedler Publishing Co of New York. Neiman is married to Janet and lives in a 3 story duplex overlooking Central Park.

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His studio is in New York City, where he works in his chosen media of oil, enamel, serigraphy and etching.

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LeRoy Neiman related Images and Photos (experimental)

Leroy Opticien c.1938	Flying Visit by Servais le Roy	Revenge Leroy Mason (Top) Dolores Del Rio (Bottom) 1928	Astronaut Leroy G. Cooper and His Family
Pullip Byul Dollte Porte Leroy Doll	Portrait of Mr Leroy with His Daughter	Tillie and Gus W.C. Fields Alison Skipworth Baby Leroy on Midget Window Card 1933	Tillie and Gus W.C. Fields Alison Skipworth Baby Leroy 1933