"Giants Broncos Classic" by LeRoy Neiman

The Super Bowl may well be America’s ultimate spectacle, and this year’s contest was a classic battle between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos. The Rose Bowl was filled with well over 100,000 screaming fans. Some 130 million more Americans watched the contest on television. In the middle of the action, prowling the sidelines to catch every nuance, was LeRoy Neiman. True to form, Neiman captured the real essence of the game. Despite pre-game focus on Denver quarterback John Elway, (sharp-eyed fans can see his number seven on the far sidelines), the game turned on the struggle between New York quarterback (and MVP) Phill Simms and the Bronco’s defense- just the scene selected by Neiman. The resulting serigraph resounds with the palpable thud of the two crashing lines. Giant fans will know Simms (11) as well as line stalwarts Godfrey (61) and Ard (67), even without seeing the names on their uniforms. bronco supporters will recognize linebacker Tom Jackson (57) wrapped around Simms’ ankle and Karl Mecklenberg (77) charging hard from the right. The center of the painting, as the artist explained, is none of these great players, however. Bronco Ruben Jones (75) forms the axis around which all the action in “Giants-Broncos” revolves. As he leans into his opponents in a vain effort to reach the quarterback, Jones is surrounded on all sides, even beneath his, by an explosion of Giant cobalt blue. The serigraph is dominated by shades of strong, primary colors. In addition to the Giant cobalt, one sees that the strands are awash in golden yellow sunshine and that the sky is streaked with rosy pink and celestial blue. The green of the playing field provides a foundation for the serigraph, as well as the players contesting the game. The Rose Bowl scoreboard is flanked by local palm trees. In the distance, the San Gabriel Mountains’ rich blue recalls the Giant uniforms.

"Giants Broncos Classic" by LeRoy Neiman is from the limited edition of 375 numbered impressions; 375 HC, 120AP, 22PP, signed by the artist. Published in 1987. Dimensions 28.50 x 38. Framed Dimensions 46 x 55. Signed and numbered by LeRoy Neiman. Current Retail: $8,500.00.

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