The Hunt (Plate)

Media - 1985.92.3E - SAAM-1985.92.3A-E_1 - 53417
Copied Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, 11 12 in. (29.2 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3B

Artwork Details

Title
The Hunt (Plate)
Manufacturer
Cowan Pottery
Date
1931
Dimensions
11 12 in. (29.2 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
porcelain and glaze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Recreation — sport and play — hunting
  • Animal — horse
  • Architecture Exterior — detail — fence
Object Number
1985.92.3B

Artwork Description

Viktor Schreckengost designed the foxhunt plates while working for Cowan Pottery in 1930. At the time, Cowan was creating custom work for interior designers, and one of them requested dishes that were decorated with different outdoor activities. Some of his other plates featured people swimming and playing tennis, golf, and polo.