| Facts/Data
|
Birth
1921 or 1927 (St. Paul, Minnesota)
Death
Lived/Active
New York
Photo submitted by Holly Garcia
Often Known For
athletic genre, sport figure and humor painting
Discussion Board
Would you like to discuss this artist?
AskART Discussion Boards
(14 Active)
Categories of Interest
Olympic Artists
|
|
 |
Known for his bright, colorful paintings and screen prints of famous
sports stars in a semi-abstract style, LeRoy Neiman became one of the
20th centuries most successful illustrators. At sporting events,
he became a well-known figure in natty attire with bushy beard and
sketchbook.
He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in either 1921, 1926, or 1927, according to various sources, and studied at
the Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the
University of Illinois (showing 500 of 2195 characters). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subscriber Members, please Log On for artist biographies and for all services.
|
If you are not currently a member, please See Details about membership, which includes biography access, auction records, and many other features available to our day, month, or yearly Subscriber Members! |
This artist's biography is accessible freely to anyone every Friday of the week. |
|
|