The Hunt (Plate)

Viktor Schreckengost, The Hunt (Plate), 1931, porcelain and glaze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.3E
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, 1985.92.3E

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 — detail — fence
  • Recreation — sport and play — hunting
  • Animal — horse
Object Number
1985.92.3E
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1985.92.3E

Artwork Description

All of the plates in this series show people on horseback in the midst of a foxhunt. Each plate illustrates a different scene and allowed Viktor Schreckengost to display his versatility as a painter and potter.

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Glen Kaufman, The Knights, 1976, vinyl and Plexiglas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1992.61
The Knights
Artist
Date1976
vinyl and Plexiglas
Not on view
Image Not Available
Kyoto Rooftops
Artist
Date1985
fiber and gold leaf
Not on view

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