Louis Conrad Rosenberg
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Louis Conrad Rosenberg, born in 1890 in Portland, Oregon
, was an American printmaker
. Rosenberg was a prolific American artist who produced hundreds of etching
s of architectural buildings and structures in Europe and the United States, from the 1920s to the 1940s. His etchings and other art are sought after by print collectors, especially those with an interest in 20th century American art.
in Eugene
. He moved from architecture to etching architecture during his next course of study, at the American Academy in Rome
, between 1921-1922. He also studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
before enrolling in etching at the Royal College of Art
in London. Louis Rosenberg concluded his education in Rome at the American Academy.
He subsequently taught architecture at the University of Oregon.
The bulk of Rosenberg's work, however, was of European structures of historical importance. He also etched various buildings in Oregon.
, Rosenberg enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to a camouflage unit under the command of Aymar Embury, a New York architect. His company was sent to North Africa where Rosenberg sketched and water-colored. These are included in the book Middle East War Projects of Johnson, Drake, and Piper, Inc., for the Army Corps of Engineers, 1942-1943. The unit was broken up after eighteen months at which time Rosenberg returned to Portland where he worked with local architects Glenn Stanton and Hollis Johnston for three years. He was living in Fairfield, Connecticut
in 1946. He died in Oregon City, Oregon
in 1983.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, was an American printmaker
Printmaking
Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, normally on paper. Printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints with an element of originality, rather than just being a photographic reproduction of a painting. Except in the case of monotyping, the process is capable...
. Rosenberg was a prolific American artist who produced hundreds of etching
Etching
Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal...
s of architectural buildings and structures in Europe and the United States, from the 1920s to the 1940s. His etchings and other art are sought after by print collectors, especially those with an interest in 20th century American art.
Education
He studied architecture at the University of OregonUniversity of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
in Eugene
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
. He moved from architecture to etching architecture during his next course of study, at the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
, between 1921-1922. He also studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
before enrolling in etching at the Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art is an art school located in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s only wholly postgraduate university of art and design, offering the degrees of Master of Arts , Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy...
in London. Louis Rosenberg concluded his education in Rome at the American Academy.
He subsequently taught architecture at the University of Oregon.
Career
Rosenberg made a living principally as an architectural etcher; architects and builders would commission him to etch works of their buildings and structures.The bulk of Rosenberg's work, however, was of European structures of historical importance. He also etched various buildings in Oregon.
Life
With the start of World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Rosenberg enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to a camouflage unit under the command of Aymar Embury, a New York architect. His company was sent to North Africa where Rosenberg sketched and water-colored. These are included in the book Middle East War Projects of Johnson, Drake, and Piper, Inc., for the Army Corps of Engineers, 1942-1943. The unit was broken up after eighteen months at which time Rosenberg returned to Portland where he worked with local architects Glenn Stanton and Hollis Johnston for three years. He was living in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is bordered by the towns of Bridgeport, Trumbull, Easton, Redding and Westport along the Gold Coast of Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 59,404...
in 1946. He died in Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City, Oregon
Oregon City was the first city in the United States west of the Rocky Mountains to be incorporated. It is the county seat of Clackamas County, Oregon...
in 1983.