Painting

Object number2010.53.94

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumCardboard; paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular piece of tan cardboard with landscape painting. The landscape depicts a dark outline of a house or similar structure atop a hill surrounded by a forest. In the background along the horizon, a mountain is depicted. On the left foreground, there is a small cluster of dark green trees.Dimensions6 x 7.5 in. (15.2 x 19.1 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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