Oral history interview with Siegfried G. Reinhardt, 1976 May 22-June 26
Reinhardt, Siegfried Gerhard,
b. 1925
d. 1984
Painter, Muralist, Illustrator, Designer
St. Louis, Mo.
Size:
Sound recording: 4 sound tapes ; 5 in.
Transcript: 130 p.
Collection Summary: An interview of Siefried G. Reinhardt conducted 1976 May 22-June 26, by Richard Gaugert, for the Archives of American Art.
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 Note: Siegfried G. Reinhardt (1925-1984) was a painter and designer from St. Louis, Mo.
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.
