Object Details
Printed by
Sports Posters, Inc.
Designed by
LeRoy Neiman, American, 1921 - 2012
Subject of
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Joe Frazier, American, 1944 - 2011
Signed by
LeRoy Neiman, American, 1921 - 2012
Description
A LeRoy Neiman poster depicting drawings of Muhammad Ali (not wearing gloves) face-to-face with champion Joe Frazier (wearing gloves). The top of the poster has text in black ink that reads: [JOE FRAZIER vs. / MUHAMMAD ALI / WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP / MADISON SQUARE GARDEN/MAR. 8, 1971]. Printed in the lower-right corner are LeRoy Neiman's facsimile signature and the year he originally created the poster 19['71]. Neiman also signed above the facsimile signature in black ink that reads: [To David - LeRoy Neiman '98]. Text printed in black in the bottom right corner of the front of the poster reads: [© 1971 by Sports Posters, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.] The back of the poster is blank.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1971
Object number
2014.90.2
Restrictions & Rights
© LeRoy Neiman Foundation
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
posters
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 37 1/2 × 25 1/8 in. (95.3 × 63.8 cm)
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Place depicted
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Art
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.90.2