Collage

Object number2010.53.324

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionSquare collage on a newspaper and cardstock base. Colored paper, watercolor, and acrylic paint design attached to base. Black and dark blue paper dominate the piece; center and bottom. Large design in white and grey acrylic paint at center meant to imitate a cloud. Lighter colored paper on the upper left corner with purple, pink, and orange watercolors, with grey/purple acrylic paint designs meant to imitate clouds. Bright orange, pink, and light blue watercolors at bottom right corner.Dimensions4 x 4 in. (10.2 x 10.2 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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