Collage

Object number2010.53.311

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Ink

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular paper collage. Base is a GE appliance advertisement magazine page with yellow and transparent tissue paper adhered to the base, allowing the advertisement images to show through. There are black ink markings and blots on top of the tissue paper, giving the effect of burn markings. Additional shreds of transparent tissue paper adhered on the topmost layer on the proper right and bottom left corner.Dimensions2.875 x 3.687 in. (7.3 x 9.4 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.

Related institution General Electric Company

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