Collage
Object number2010.53.307
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper; Fabric; Pencil
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionCollage created from square cardboard, red and pink printed paper, green and black magazine paper, and grey fabric, with an additional shred of tan cardboard. Pencil markings over the center of the piece.Dimensions2 x 2.25 in. (5.1 x 5.7 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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