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Archives of American Art
Oral history interview with Siegfried G. Reinhardt
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.reinha76
- Creators:
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Reinhardt, Siegfried, 1925-1984Gaugert, Richard
- Dates:
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1976 May 22-June 26
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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130 PagesTranscript
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
An interview of Siefried G. Reinhardt conducted 1976 May 22-June 26, by Richard Gaugert, for the Archives of American Art.
Scope and Contents
Reinhardt discusses his origins in East Prussia; early childhood memories and influences; immigrating to the United States and St. Louis, Mo.; the Depression; his early interest in drawing; copying Durer woodcuts as a learning process; the influence of Charles Quest; Scholastic Art Awards; his interest in language and literature; involvement with evangelical reform and Scripture; techniques; exposure to modern art, Pablo Picasso, Surrealism, Salvador Dali, abstract expresionism; imagery in his work; the creative process; Philip Guston; Army experiences in WWII; attending Washington University; exposure to religious writers, churches in St. Louis; introduction to stained glass; association with Emil Frei, Inc. (Emil Frei, Jr.) ; commissions; work habits; and designing and making furniture.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Siegfried G. Reinhardt (1925-1984) was a painter and designer from St. Louis, Mo.
Administration
Sponsor
Funding for the digital preservation of this interview was provided by a grant from the Save America's Treasures Program of the National Park Service.
Digital Content
More Information
General
General
Originally recorded on 4 sound tapes. Reformatted in 2010 as 8 digital wav files. Duration is 3 hr., 59 min.
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Archives of American Art
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Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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