Painting

Object number2010.53.88

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; paint; ink

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionPainting on rectangular piece of light green construction paper. Paper is covered with ink lines and paint. The black ink lines form a series of boxes and geometric shapes over most of the construction paper. Within the black ink lines, there are a series of painted splotches. The paint colors range from a light pink and purple, to a light green, blue, magenta, and yellow. The uppermost paint towards the left corner is yellow with some grey blue paint over. Across the top from that is a light gren and light purple mixture which spreads down the right side of the image. Towards the left center, there is a blue, green, and light purple smear. Towards the right, there is a magenta and darker green smudge.Dimensions6.625 x 8.125 in. (16.8 x 20.6 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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