Collage

Object number2010.53.308

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumAcrylic Paint/Paper/Watercolor Paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionCollage created with rectangular navy blue cardboard base with different types of colored paper materials pasted in layers to the surface. Cardstock and white tissue paper painted with shades of pink, orange, and purple acrylic and watercolor paint. Some strips of white cardstock and green construction paper.Dimensions2 x 4.125 in. (5.1 x 10.5 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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