Note on Art

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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

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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

Original Format

Blue felt-tipped pen on paper.

Files

LN_Notes_1064_01.jpg
LN_Notes_1064_02.jpg

Citation

LeRoy Neiman, “Note on Art,” LeRoy Neiman Foundation, accessed May 2, 2024, https://leroyneimanfoundation.omeka.net/items/show/94.