Glory, Glory

Viktor Schreckengost, Glory, Glory, 1938, terracotta and glaze with engobe, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.2
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

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
Subjects
  • African American
  • Performing arts — music — voice
  • Figure group — female
Object Number
1985.92.2
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.

Works by this artist (8 items)

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Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3B
The Hunt (Plate)
Artist
Date1931
porcelain and glaze
On view
Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3D
The Hunt (Plate)
Artist
Date1931
porcelain and glaze
On view
Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3E
The Hunt (Plate)
Artist
Date1931
porcelain and glaze
On view
Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3C
The Hunt (Plate)
Artist
Date1931
porcelain and glaze
On view

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