Collage
Object number2010.53.141
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper; glue
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionCollage on small rectangular piece of newspaper created with tissue paper. Tissue paper colors include, from left to right, green, yellow, orange, purple, and white tissue paper that have been layered and glued on. Reverse has text from advertisement.Dimensions2 x 2.625 in. (5.1 x 6.7 cm)InscriptionsReverse has text from advertisement that reads "we build / furniture / to your / custom order / for less"; below that is text that has been cut off as a continuation of the ad.
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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