Collage
Object number2010.53.21
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
Date1945-1946
MediumPaper; glue; paint
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionRectangular collage on reverse side of a recital advertisement. Collage consists of two small cutouts from magazines glued on front. Images from magazine are black and white, while artist has filled in details with green yellow, red, and blue paint. Recital advertisement has black and white printed photograph of twelve-year-old pianist and program information.Dimensions6.75 x 6 in. (17.1 x 15.2 cm)InscriptionsBack of collage has printed black text “Second Recital / 1945-46 Y. M. & W. H. A. SERIES / MERVIN BERGER / PIANIST / Wednesday, Nov. 28th / 8:30 P. M. / Program / [list of musical compositions and composers] / Mervin Berger twelve year old Pittsburgher, has already been acclaimed”.
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.
Related institution
Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association
Related person
Mervin Berger
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