On original plaque:
LeRoy Neiman
HORSE RACING SUITE
Gift of Jay S. Levey
LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago where he later taught for ten years. He moved to New York City and had his first one-man show in 1963. He is known primarily for his colorful paintings of athletes, sporting events, and celebrities. His works are in museums and private collections all over the world. The Library owns another of Neiman’s works, “Carousel.”

This set of small sculptures are not currently on display.]]>