Collage
Object number2010.53.32
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper; glue; paint
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionCollage created on the other side of an advertisement for General Electric Kitchens. Collage is covered with white tissue paper then covered with splotches and swirls of red, black, and white paint. Back of piece has advertisement for General Electric Kitchen and how to design a kitchen using their products.Dimensions8.125 x 3.812 in. (20.6 x 9.7 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.
Related institution
General Electric Company
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