Opening Ceremonies XXIII Olympiad 1984 PROMOTIONAL CARD BY LeROY NEIMAN

LeRoy Neiman Limited Edition Promotional Post Card – Opening Ceremonies XXIII Oylmpiad 1984 The serigraph of Opening Ceremonies XXIII Olympiad 1984 today sells for $8,900. This post card however sells for much less! IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION LeRoy Neiman was known as the official Artist of the Olympics To LeRoy Neiman, these ceremonies embodied the spirit of excellence and brotherhood with which the Olympics have been historically identified. This event was certainly a moment to be remembered; with brilliantly colored national flags ringing the stadium, people of all nationalities locked arms and in unison exuberantly responded to the beauty of this Opening Ceremony. it was also a moment in which the pride and honor felt by these young athletes has been dramatically captured by the artist in this image. About five days prior to the opening event, Neiman went to the Coliseum to establish his position and do his preliminary sketched. His was a ‘worm’s eye view,’ looking towards the eternally lit Olympic torch and the main portals of the great arena, which also hosted the 1932 games. Interestingly, this is the only time that an Olympiad has ever been held twice at the same place. Using his artistic license, Neiman has portrayed the Olympic flag-bearer as an ancient Greek athlete. Following him, carrying the American flag is an American woman athlete, resplendent in her red, white and blue.