The Hunt (Plate)

Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3B
Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, 11 1⁄2 in. (29.2 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3B

Artwork Details

Title
The Hunt (Plate)
Artist
Manufacturer
Cowan Pottery
Date
1931
Location
Dimensions
11 1⁄2 in. (29.2 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
porcelain and glaze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Architecture Exterior — detail — fence
  • Animal — horse
  • Recreation — sport and play — hunting
Object Number
1985.92.3B
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/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.

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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