Collage

Object number2010.53.316

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper/Ink/Paint

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionRectangular paper collage on thin multicolored construction paper base. White, maroon, and orange paper overlap to create a construction paper base for the transparent tissue paper, watercolor, and acrylic paint top layer. Light pink and white acrylic paint dominate the color scheme, with blots of dark blue paint and black ink in the center of the piece. Orange construction paper can be seen through the tissue paper in bottom right corner.Dimensions4.125 x 3.187 in. (10.5 x 8.1 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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