LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) five original oil on paper paintings of jockeys framed together, from the series "Man at His Leisure," appearing on p. 53 of the February 1960 issue of Playboy magazine, with the caption, "The jockeys at Hialeah are, as Neiman saw them, an array of superbly conditioned harlequins. Attired in the silks of their trade, the jockeys acquire both identity and dignity as they await the moment they will mount their prized horses in the race for prestige and profit. Understanding throroughbreds and their idiosyncratic manners is the challenge motivating the jockey, the spur that separates the mere rider from the racing technician."

This artwork hung behind the receptionist desk at the Chicago Playboy Headquarters, as seen in a vintage photograph in the 2020 documentary "Art Paul of Playboy: The Man Behind the Bunny" on Amazon Prime.

Overall, Framed: 17 x 38.75 inches

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