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LeRoy Neiman — Bull Elephant
LeRoy Neiman — Bull Elephant
LeRoy Neiman — Bull Elephant
LeRoy Neiman — Bull Elephant
LeRoy Neiman

Bull Elephant

This commanding serigraph captures a solitary bull elephant in powerful profile, rendered with Neiman's signature bold expressionism and vibrant chromatic intensity. The monumental creature dominates the composition, its muscular form articulated through sweeping gestural lines and a masterful application of color that suggests both the animal's physical presence and its dignified bearing. Created in 1997, this work exemplifies Neiman's ability to infuse wildlife subjects with the same dynamic energy he brought to his celebrated sports paintings, transforming a moment of natural observation into a statement of primal strength and majesty. The serigraph process allowed Neiman to achieve the luminous color transitions and textural richness evident throughout the composition, with the elephant's weathered hide suggested through layered tones of gray, ochre, and charcoal that create remarkable dimensionality on the paper. From the stated edition of 385, this impression number 289 retains the artist's signature and represents an accessible entry point for collectors seeking authentic Neiman works that demonstrate his versatility beyond his iconic subject matter. The carefully considered framing and archival presentation underscore the work's collectible status while preserving the vibrant immediacy that has sustained interest in Neiman's oeuvre for decades.

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LeRoy Neiman, Bull Elephant, 1997, Signed, Serigraph, Edition 289/385, 24 3/4" x 29 1/4" Sheet Size, 18" x 23" Image Size

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LeRoy Neiman, Bull Elephant

This commanding serigraph captures a solitary bull elephant in powerful profile, rendered with Neiman's signature bold expressionism and vibrant chromatic intensity. The monumental creature dominates the composition, its muscular form articulated through sweeping gestural lines and a masterful application of color that suggests both the animal's physical presence and its dignified bearing. Created in 1997, this work exemplifies Neiman's ability to infuse wildlife subjects with the same dynamic energy he brought to his celebrated sports paintings, transforming a moment of natural observation into a statement of primal strength and majesty. The serigraph process allowed Neiman to achieve the luminous color transitions and textural richness evident throughout the composition, with the elephant's weathered hide suggested through layered tones of gray, ochre, and charcoal that create remarkable dimensionality on the paper. From the stated edition of 385, this impression number 289 retains the artist's signature and represents an accessible entry point for collectors seeking authentic Neiman works that demonstrate his versatility beyond his iconic subject matter. The carefully considered framing and archival presentation underscore the work's collectible status while preserving the vibrant immediacy that has sustained interest in Neiman's oeuvre for decades.

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LeRoy Neiman, Bull Elephant, 1997, Signed, Serigraph, Edition 289/385, 24 3/4" x 29 1/4" Sheet Size, 18" x 23" Image Size
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Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States

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