Collage
Object number2010.53.191
Artist
Samuel Rosenberg
(American, 1896 - 1972)
MediumCardboard; paper; paint; glue
Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg
DescriptionCollage on rectangular piece of light tan cardboard. Cardboard is covered with scraps of tissue and paper as well as splatters of white and brown paint. In the background of the cardboard, there is an orange piece of paper. Overall, there are pieces of blue, brown, tan, and black tissue.Dimensions12 x 8 in. (30.5 x 20.3 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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