Collage
Object number2010.53.270
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumAdhesive/Paper/Leaves/Cardstock
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionA rectangular multi-media collage. The upper and proper left edges are rough. The base is off-white cardstock, with five (5) different types of leaf material adhered to the surface. A large medium brown leaf is at the proper right edge, while another of the same type/color is located in the upper proper left section of the object. A piece of paper, white with gray markings, is located in the lower proper left section of the object.Dimensions8.4252 x 8.1102 in. (21.4 x 20.6 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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