Drawing
Object number2010.53.392
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumPaper, Oil pastel; Graphite; Charcoal; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionTwo-sided artwork: one side features an oil pastel drawing and the other side features a charcoal or conté crayon drawing.DimensionsLength x Width: 11.813 × 9.563 in. (30 × 24.3 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.
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