Note on Art

Note on Art

A note from LeRoy Neiman on artistic reference, specifically chess and bridge.

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a fragmented account of the artist’s relationship with chess and card games, specifically bridge. Listing everything from Garrison Keillor’s hobbiest interest in “chess, pool, [and] poker” to the famed American bridge player, Bob Hamman, the writing reveals the range and idiosyncrasy of the artist’s interest in these table sports. In addendum to this brief catalogue, the note includes snippets of personal reflection. These excerpts provide insight into Neiman’s experience and impressions while working.

LeRoy Neiman

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Notes

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New York (N.Y.) New York

9 time world champion bridge player in 4 decades
I did a portrait (common) of the World’s # one rated bridge player Bob Hammon
A Garrison [Keillor] type of man who played chess, pool, poker[,] growing up high school and college years gin, pinochle, chess[.] [A]t 22 he was on top (in the 24 game)
Sketch [?] white Andy shoots
Disillusioning
I was attuned to selling
Cut my teeth
Personalities, emotions, tidbits—insights
Bridge

Pen and pencil on paper.