Collage

Object number2010.53.335

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Paint/Metal

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionSquare collage on a construction paper base. Multicolored design in vibrant shades of blue, pink, and yellow with patterns and figure. Thin layer of matte brown paint chipped away with a small thin instrument, then colored over with a pastel or crayon to add color. Staples at bottom right/left and top left corners.Dimensions3.438 x 3.75 in. (8.7 x 9.5 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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