Painting

Object number2010.53.85

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; tempura; ink; pencil

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionPainting on white rectangular piece of textured paper. The paper is covered in various shades of green paint as well as pink, tan, and yellow. In addition, there are also black ink lines in areas. The edges of the paper have been covered with pale yellow and lime green paint as well as black ink. Within the borders, there are tan paint lines and black ink lines drawn with pink and various shades of green filling in the abstract lines.Dimensions5.7579 x 4.2815 in. (14.6 x 10.9 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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