Collage

Object number2010.53.312

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Ink/Paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular paper collage. Mixed white and green construction paper base with paper, tissue paper, and ink adhered to the base. Red paper attached to the top upper half with white paper attached to the lower half, covered in transparent tissue paper. Topmost layer of tissue paper covered with saturated ink blots, giving the appearance of burn markings. White acrylic paint splatter at upper left corner.Dimensions3.5 x 1.875 in. (8.9 x 4.8 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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