LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) American, 1972 Serigraph Print Sports Illustration "Olga Korbut". Capturing the legendary gymnast Olga Korbut during a practice session at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Signed lower right. Numbered 141/250 lower left. Information verso. Framed.

Overall Size: 27 3/4 x 31 3/4 in.
Sight Size: 17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.

LeRoy Neiman (1921–2012) was an American painter and illustrator celebrated for his vibrant, expressionistic depictions of sports, leisure, and celebrity culture. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Neiman studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and developed a distinctive style marked by bold colors, energetic brushwork, and a sense of movement that captured the excitement of events such as boxing matches, horse races, and the Olympic Games. He gained widespread recognition through his long association with Playboy magazine, where his illustrations brought a dynamic visual flair to reportage and lifestyle subjects. Over his career, Neiman became one of the most popular and commercially successful artists in the United States, with his work exhibited internationally and embraced for its accessible, high-energy celebration of modern life.

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