Note on Art
Dublin Core
Title
Note on Art
Subject
A note from LeRoy Neiman on posterity.
Description
This note from LeRoy Neiman looks at the notion of legacy. The commentary, written during the artist’s later days, has the feeling of melancholic resignation, despite a superficial appearance of self-congratulation.
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_1064_01; LN_Notes_1064_02
Coverage
New York (N.Y.) New York
Text Item Type Metadata
Text
The longing for the perpetuation of one’s fame. A universal desire to hand down the memory of one’s face, figure and achievement.
Self-effigies for posterity-enlargement preserving lifes deeds. Records of glory. /
Twice life-size
Self-effigies for posterity-enlargement preserving lifes deeds. Records of glory. /
Twice life-size
Original Format
Blue felt-tipped pen on paper.
Files
Collection
Citation
LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed May 2, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/94.