Collage

Object number2010.53.314

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Ink/Paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular paper collage with thin multicolored construction paper base. White, pink, red, and blue pieces of construction paper overlapped to provide a base for a transparent construction paper layer. Earth tone watercolor blots in a vertical pattern on tissue paper, with black ink streaks in a diagonal pattern. Additional white acrylic paint splatter in upper right and lower left corners; small marks along center right and lower right.Dimensions4.125 x 3.125 in. (10.5 x 7.9 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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