The artwork, titled “John Elway,” was created by artist LeRoy Neiman in the year 1999. This piece is an example of Impressionism and Pop Art and falls within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a dynamic portrayal of the American football player John Elway is set against a vibrant yellow background. The artist employs bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, characteristic of both the Impressionism and Pop Art movements. Hues of blue, red, and pink are prominent, capturing the energy and movement synonymous with the subject’s athletic prowess. The combination of these artistic elements creates a lively and engaging depiction, emphasizing the dynamism and charisma of the figure in the portrait.
