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Viktor Schreckengost, Glory, Glory, 1938, terracotta and glaze with engobe, 18 5⁄8 x 10 3⁄8 x 9 in. (47.3 x 26.3 x 22.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.2
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Glory, Glory
- Artist
- Date
- 1938
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 18 5⁄8 x 10 3⁄8 x 9 in. (47.3 x 26.3 x 22.9 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the artist
- Mediums
- Mediums Description
- terracotta and glaze with engobe
- Classifications
- Keywords
- Figure group — female
- African American
- Performing arts — music — voice
- Object Number
- 1985.92.2
Artwork Description
During the 1930s, Viktor Schreckengost produced a large number of figural sculptures of African Americans. The three joyous gospel singers in Glory, Glory demonstrate the artist’s interest in African American religious services.