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Collage

Object number2010.53.292

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Glue/Cardstock

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular abstract collage with uneven edges. The proper left upper corner of the base is missing, creating an "L"-shaped indent. The base is a tan piece of cardstock. A single rectangular piece of paper (most likely a magazine clipping) is adhered to the rough center of the base cardstock. The clipping contains a tall, narrow section of orange in its proper right lower corner. A section of white is in the proper left upper corner, and a section of blue and white is in the proper left upper quadrant. The rest of the clipping is largely faded black and the entire pattern appears to mimic/be an image of brush strokes.Dimensions5.2756 x 3.1496 in. (13.4 x 8 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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