Artist Monograph

Bernard Perlin, American

Bernard Perlin is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1942–1946.

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Gouache 1 50%
Drawing 1 50%

Technique range

Bernard Perlin’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Gouache, with secondary engagement in Drawing.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1942 and 1946 attributed to Bernard Perlin, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Bernard Perlin is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

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    works at MoMA
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    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1918–2014 (96 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Bernard Perlin are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Bernard Perlin.

What medium did Bernard Perlin primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Bernard Perlin's most represented medium is Gouache.

What nationality is Bernard Perlin?

Bernard Perlin is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Bernard Perlin's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Bernard Perlin span 1942 to 1946.