LeRoy Neiman: A Chronicler of the American Dream LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) wasn’t merely a painter; he was a visual chronicler, an astute observer who captured the essence of a particular era – the mid-20th century United States and beyond. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, into a family fractured by his father's abandonment, Neiman’s early life instilled within him a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human character. His formative years were marked by a surprising start: selling charcoal sketches on the streets to earn change, a skill that foreshadowed his lifelong dedication to c…