Ellsworth Kelly, American
Ellsworth Kelly is represented by 2199 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1948–2012.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 1139 | 51.8% |
| Watercolor | 582 | 26.5% |
| Gouache | 187 | 8.5% |
| Lithography | 120 | 5.5% |
| Oil Painting | 84 | 3.8% |
| Other Media | 67 | 3% |
Technique range
Ellsworth Kelly’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Drawing, with secondary engagement in Watercolor, Gouache, Lithography, Oil Painting, Other Media.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 2199 works produced between 1948 and 2012 attributed to Ellsworth Kelly, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 64 years, from 1948 to 2012.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Ellsworth Kelly is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.
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3358
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works at MoMA -
1338
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works at MoMA -
932
George Maciunas
works at MoMA -
885
Frank Lloyd Wright
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1923–2015 (92 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Ellsworth Kelly are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 2199 works attributed to Ellsworth Kelly.
What medium did Ellsworth Kelly primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Ellsworth Kelly's most represented medium is Drawing.
What nationality is Ellsworth Kelly?
Ellsworth Kelly is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Ellsworth Kelly's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Ellsworth Kelly span 1948 to 2012.