Collage

Object number2010.53.357

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper//Ink

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular collage on a tan construction paper base. Abstract design in construction paper, ink, and pencil. Green and orange construction paper and grey magazine pieces in the upper right corner with a geometric drawing on top in pencil. Large ink and pencil geometric design in lower left corner and along left edge drawn on top of both construction paper and magazine paper. Large thin piece of blue construction paper from the upper left corner to the lower right corner.Dimensions5 x 6.5 in. (12.7 x 16.5 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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