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Signed LeRoy Neiman limited edition serigraph entitled, "Breakaway," is signed by the artist in pencil, lower right and numbered by the artist in pencil, lower left. This piece is number 136 in a series of 300. From the Nebraska Suite, which is a series of five pieces that include "National Champions," "Game of the Century," "Coach Devany," "Black Shirts," and "Breakaway." Printed in 1974. This piece is in very good condition with minor scuffing around the top center margin.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota LeRoy Neiman developed a great aptitude for drawing and sketching at an early age. In 1942, Neiman left high school and enlisted in the Army, where he created pieces for Red Cross shows and other sexually suggestive scenes in the military kitchens and dining halls. After 4 years with the Army he returned to the states to finish high school. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago, De Paul University and the University of Illinois. Having finished his studies, Neiman was at teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago for 10 years. In 1953, Neiman had his first solo shows in both Chicago and Lincoln, Illinois. That same year, Neiman began creating pieces for Playboy through his acquaintance with Hugh Hefner from a previous job as a freelance artist for a Chicago department store that helped to bring his art to a wider mass of people. He was most comfortable creating pieces that he was best acquainted. His favorite subjects to portray were related to the sports world because he felt that sports were a dominant universal force that were enjoyed by all walks of life. He became the official artist for ABC during the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Olympics.

Considered one of the favorite and most well known American artists living today, LeRoy Neiman has built a reputation for creating pieces that bring to life every day images to life through an energetic barrage of bold colors. Neiman also built a reputation for his colorful interpretations of famous celebrities and athletes. Neiman relies heavily on a bright color palette that creates the violent and dramatic strokes that brings his subjects to life. As seen with his portraits, Neiman captures the person in the persona in which they have created themselves; he is not concerned with delving into the emotional feelings or personal thoughts of the figures. In this 1980 serigraph, Neiman portrays the timeless event of the New York Marathon in a bright barrage of colorful brushstrokes that enhance his domineering persona. The New York Marathon began in 1970 and is the world’s largest road race, spanning all five of the New York boroughs and attracting more than 37,000 runners annually.

Signed LeRoy Neiman limited edition serigraph entitled, "New York Marathon," is signed by the artist in pencil, lower right and numbered by the artist in pencil, lower left. This piece is number 128 in a series of 300. Published by Knoedler Publishing. This piece is in very good condition with minor curling and scuffing around the edges and a small 2mm brown stain close to Neiman's signature.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota LeRoy Neiman developed a great aptitude for drawing and sketching at an early age. In 1942, Neiman left high school and enlisted in the Army, where he created pieces for Red Cross shows and other sexually suggestive scenes in the military kitchens and dining halls. After 4 years with the Army he returned to the states to finish high school. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago, De Paul University and the University of Illinois. Having finished his studies, Neiman was at teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago for 10 years. In 1953, Neiman had his first solo shows in both Chicago and Lincoln, Illinois. That same year, Neiman began creating pieces for Playboy through his acquaintance with Hugh Hefner from a previous job as a freelance artist for a Chicago department store that helped to bring his art to a wider mass of people. He was most comfortable creating pieces that he was best acquainted. His favorite subjects to portray were related to the sports world because he felt that sports were a dominant universal force that were enjoyed by all walks of life. He became the official artist for ABC during the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Olympics.

Considered one of the favorite and most well known American artists living today, LeRoy Neiman has built a reputation for creating pieces that bring to life every day images to life through an energetic barrage of bold colors. Neiman also built a reputation for his colorful interpretations of famous celebrities and athletes. Neiman relies heavily on a bright color palette that creates the violent and dramatic strokes that brings his subjects to life. As seen with his portraits, Neiman captures the person in the persona in which they have created themselves; he is not concerned with delving into the emotional feelings or personal thoughts of the figures. In this 1980 serigraph, Neiman portrays the timeless event of the New York Marathon in a bright barrage of colorful brushstrokes that enhance his domineering persona. The New York Marathon began in 1970 and is the world's largest road race, spanning all five of the New York boroughs and attracting more than 37,000 runners annually.