Painting
Object number2010.53.119
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper; paint
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionPainting on rectangular piece of white sketchbook paper. The paper is covered with various watercolor colors. Surrounding the main image, there are light blue, light pink, light yellow, and light purple splotches. In the center of the page, there is a conglomeration of black, red, brown, and purple paint mixed around in various swirls. Possibly represents a vase of flowers.Dimensions8.687 x 5.75 in. (22.1 x 14.6 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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