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Dorothy Rossen Greenberg
The Fishmonger, Mid-Century 1940's New York Impasto Figurative Cityscape

1948

About the Item

A vivid mid-century impasto figurative cityscape oil painting of New York during the 1940s by Dorothy Rossen Greenberg (American, 1915-2005). A Fishmonger plies his trade amidst a harbor side street scene, amongst the hustle and bustle of the city. Signed lower right corner "D. Rossen." Unframed. Canvas size: 21.5"H x 17"W. In 1947, Rossen was awarded first prize in sculpture at the Village Art Center, New York City. Winner of the Chi Omega prize in composition, Rossen also exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum where she was awarded an honorable mention in 1952. She also held numerous one-man shows in the late 1940's including at the 44th Street Gallery. Dorothy Rossen was a member of the National Association of Women Artists and exhibited with them from 1947 to 1953. Her exhibited works at the NAWA for those years were: 1947: The Hen House (watercolor); Casey (oil) 1948: Peasant Venus (sculpture) 1949: Dancer (watercolor) 1950: Baby (sculpture) 1951: Staten Island (watercolor) 1952: The Dance (oil) 1953: Child (sculpture)
  • Creator:
    Dorothy Rossen Greenberg (1915 - 2005, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    One small canvas tear repair upper left hand corner (see picture).
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-N16681stDibs: LU542228072
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