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