Glory, Glory

Viktor Schreckengost, Glory, Glory, 1938, terracotta and glaze with engobe, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.2
Copied Viktor Schreckengost, Glory, Glory, 1938, terracotta and glaze with engobe, 18 5810 389 in. (47.326.322.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1985.92.2

Artwork Details

Title
Glory, Glory
Date
1938
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
18 5810 389 in. (47.326.322.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
terracotta and glaze with engobe
Classifications
Subjects
  • Performing arts — music — voice
  • African American
  • Figure group — female
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.