The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)
American Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 5415 artists of American nationality, represented by 78173 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
- 16315 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969)
- 3358 Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010)
- 2199 Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015)
- 1338 Lee Friedlander (b. 1934)
- 932 George Maciunas (1931–1978)
- 885 Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959)
- 665 Ben Kinmont (b. 1963)
- 622 Sol LeWitt (1928–2007)
- 478 Dorothea Lange (1895–1965)
- 429 Jasper Johns (b. 1930)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1750–1774; 1 artists born 1775–1799; 13 artists born 1800–1824; 55 artists born 1825–1849; 142 artists born 1850–1874; 431 artists born 1875–1899; 1020 artists born 1900–1924; 1821 artists born 1925–1949; 1130 artists born 1950–1974; 332 artists born 1975–1999; 22 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across American holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Drawing | 23031 |
| Photography | 12382 |
| Other Media | 10079 |
| Lithography | 9460 |
| Printmaking | 4945 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
American is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many American artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 5415 artists of American nationality.
How many artworks by American artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 78173 works attributed to American artists.
What medium dominates American art at MoMA?
Drawing is the most-represented medium across American holdings at MoMA.