LeRoy Neiman | |
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 Neiman in front of the mural he created for the Triple Crown of Polo | |
| Born | LeRoy Leslie Runquist June 8, 1921 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 2012 (aged 91) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Alma mater | School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA, 1950)[1] |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Known for | Expressionist paintings |
| Spouse | Janet Neiman (née Byrne)[1] |
LeRoy Neiman (born LeRoy Leslie Runquist, June 8, 1921 – June 20, 2012) was an American artist known for his brilliantly colored, expressionist paintings and screenprints of athletes, musicians, and sporting events.
- ^ a b ^About LeRoy and Janet Neiman", SAIC website, LeRoy Neimsn Center.