Collage
Object number2010.53.203
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumCardboard; paper; paint
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionCollage created from rectangular piece of cardboard and a piece of painted paper glued to the front. The paper is covered with swirls of light pink, light green, grey, and white paint. In the center of the page, there are streaks of dark red glossy paint.Dimensions6.5 x 8.5 in. (16.5 x 21.6 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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