Brooklyn Bridge c. 1990s

LeRoy Neiman made this painting of the Brooklyn Bridge with visible brushstrokes and a bright palette of blues, yellows, and reds. I can almost feel the energy of the city radiating from the canvas! Imagine Neiman standing before the canvas, his arm moving with confident sweeps, capturing the iconic structure and the vibrant cityscape surrounding it. The paint looks applied with such freedom. The reflections on the water are particularly juicy! You can see how the brushstrokes mirror the dynamism of city life. It reminds me of some abstract expressionists but it's uniquely Neiman's. He was capturing a moment, an emotion, a feeling of being in New York. It’s like he’s saying, "Here’s my New York, full of color, full of life." Painters are always in conversation with each other, riffing off each other's ideas across time. This painting is an invitation to see the world with fresh eyes, embracing its energy and its many perspectives.