Drawing

Object number2010.53.48

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumOil pastel; paper; paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionOil pastel drawing on white rectangular piece of paper. Drawing appears to be a rough sketch of a landscape during the fall, featuring several trees. The background of the image is a landscape of blue, green, red, brown, and maroon with several black lines to represent trees. The foreground features three trees of black lines with bright yellow leaves.Dimensions8.5 x 4.875 in. (21.6 x 12.4 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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