Rose Wiselberg (Jan 6, 1908-1992) was a Jewish-Canadian painter who lived and died in Montreal, Quebec. Her works capture both urban landscapes and intimate, introspective scenes, often featuring architectural elements or figures placed within thoughtfully constructed compositions.
Rose Wiselberg; Vieux Montréal
Rose painted almost exclusively in oil and was best known for her Montreal harbour and street scenes. These works reveal her fascination with architecture and the city’s character. Wiselberg used a soft, almost pastel-like application of paint in her portraits and figurative works which gave these pieces a delicate atmosphere. After her early 50s, she produced primarily still life paintings before retiring from painting around the age of 60.
Rose Wiselberg; Old Montreal
Several of Wiselberg's works can be found in the MNBAQ and the Château Ramezay. Her circle of Montreal painters included her sister Fanny Wiselberg and Jack Beder.
Rose Wiselberg; Montreal Harbour
In her later years, Rose was generous to Montreal museums and McGill University in particular with the establishment of the Rose Wiselberg Foundation for medical research.