Collage

Object number2010.53.171

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; glue; paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionCollage on rectangluar piece of cream-colored cardstock. Card is covered with pieces of green, red, black, and grey paper. Paper is covered with white, black, and grey swirls of paint. The upper half of the card is predominantly green, while the bottom half is predominantly red.Dimensions3.812 x 6.25 in. (9.7 x 15.9 cm)
Historical NotesArtwork by the Pittsburgh artist Samuel Rosenberg. Artist and teacher Samuel Rosenberg (1896-1972) had a prolific career in Pittsburgh, leading him to be called the “Dean of Pittsburgh painters.” He is perhaps best-known for his scenes of the Hill District in the 1920s and 1930s. Rosenberg was a beloved presence in the Pittsburgh art world and influenced numerous artists through his teaching careers at the Irene Kaufmann Settlement, Young Men & Women’s Hebrew Association, and Carnegie Tech.

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