Note on Art

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Title

Note on Art

Subject

A personal note from LeRoy Neiman on his artistic career.

Description

This note from LeRoy Neiman provides a lyrical sketch of his career. Employing the bullets—“infamy”, “assiduous”, “unremitting”, and “propitious”—the artist highlights the personal verve underlying endeavors for “over 40 years”. This writing is one of many touching on the complexities of Neiman’s successes and critical reception.

Creator

LeRoy Neiman

Source

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

Publisher

LeRoy Neiman Foundation

Date

c. 1990-2011

Contributor

LeRoy Neiman

Rights

Property of the LeRoy Neiman Foundation; please consult the organization's archivist for further details.

Relation

Notes

Format

Image/jpeg

Language

English

Type

Document

Identifier

LN_Notes_1301

Coverage

New York (N.Y.) New York

Text Item Type Metadata

Text

I painted assiduously for 40 years my attitude at that time as propitious—still is.
Infamy – extremely bad reputation as result of a shameful or criminal act. infamous character or conduct – or act.
assiduously
unremittingly attentive – preserving or industrious
Propitious – presenting favorable conditions favorably inclined –

Original Format

Pencil and ballpoint pen on paper.

Files

LN_Notes_1301.jpg

Citation

LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed April 23, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/118.