LeRoy Neiman – Indoor Cycling – 6-Day Race, Signed Artist Proof – 1979

This poster is an original first printing, not a reproduction.

This well-known 1979 Neiman serigraph features two track riders executing a hand sling, typically used in the Madison at 6-day races. Unlike the numbered series of 300, this serigraph was one of the approximately 20 Artist Proofs given to Neiman for his personal review and use.  See “A.P.” in lower left on the signature line. This vibrant serigraph was hand signed by LeRoy Neiman.

One of LeRoy Neiman’s first forays into art was creating posters for local merchants at a young age to advertise their store sales. Later, as an established artist, he often made posters to commemorate and promote special sporting and cultural events. Neiman’s posters remain a tribute to his vibrant work and life.

Neiman painted every type of sporting event during his lifetime, with his influence earning him the title of “Father of Contemporary Sport Art.” As the official artist of five Olympics, his art reached millions of people via al fresco paintings of the competitions. His comprehensive coverage of other sporting events includes the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, championship boxing, PGA and The Masters golf tournament, and the Tour de France.