Painting

Object number2010.53.214

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionPainting on rectangular piece of white paper. Center of paper has black outlines of abstract shapes that have been filled in with colored paint. The left edge of the frame is green-blue, while the center is filled with red, blue, lime green, yellow, and orange paint. Along the right edge, there are splotches of blue and purple paint.Dimensions8.5 x 7.125 in. (21.6 x 18.1 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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