Painting

Object number2010.53.122

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; paint; pencil

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionPainting on rectangular piece of whtie sketchbook paper. Abstract shapes have been drawn by pencil and then filled in with varous shades of paint. The center of the painting is predominantly brown, dark green, and olive green with some red and orange accents. Surrounding the conglomeration of earth tones, the edges of the painting are filled with lighter shades of blue, tan, purple, grey, and green.Dimensions8.687 x 5.75 in. (22.1 x 14.6 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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