Painting

Object number2010.53.51

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumCardboard; paint; pencil

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionPainting on white rectangular piece of cardboard. Rectangular painted image featuring rectangles of various colors and mixtures of colors. In upper left quadrant, there is a salmon colored rectangle with green and light tan paint smeared on. Near the right side, there is a lime green rectangle with dark treen, red, and tan paint smears. The rest of the image is predominantly brown and various shades of blue and green.Dimensions13 x 9 in. (33 x 22.9 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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