Collage

Object number2010.53.81

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; glue; cardboard

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionCollage on rectangular piece of white cardboard. The cardboard is covered with pieces of tissue paper and clippings from a newspaper and/or magazine. In the lower left and right corners, there are remnants of words from an article or advertisement. Along the top left corner, right side, and the lower center towards the left, there are large pieces of black tissue paper. In the upper left corner, there is a large piece of whtie tissue paper. In the remaning areas, there are pieces of red, grey, and blue tissue.Dimensions9 x 12.5 in. (22.9 x 31.8 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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