Painting
Object number2010.53.387
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper; Paint; Graphite
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionRectangular abstract painting on off-white paper. Painting has blue background with various colors in center including yellows, reds, oranges, greens, blues, purples, and some gray. Along one long side is an irregular unpainted section. Graphite lines visible in unpainted sectionsDimensionsLength x Width: 14 × 10 in. (35.6 × 25.4 cm)Historical NotesArtwork by the renowned 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.
Subjects
Terms
On View
Not on view
