Eugène Atget, French
Eugène Atget is represented by 5032 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as french.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Printmaking | 4275 | 85% |
| Photography | 731 | 14.5% |
Technique range
Eugène Atget’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Printmaking, with secondary engagement in Photography.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 5032 works attributed to Eugène Atget, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Eugène Atget is catalogued under French nationality. See the full French artists hub.
Contemporaries among French artists
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1437
Jean Dubuffet
works at MoMA -
1168
Marc Chagall
works at MoMA -
1068
Henri Matisse
works at MoMA -
907
Pierre Bonnard
works at MoMA -
632
Georges Rouault
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1857–1927 (70 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Eugène Atget are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 5032 works attributed to Eugène Atget.
What medium did Eugène Atget primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Eugène Atget's most represented medium is Printmaking.
What nationality is Eugène Atget?
Eugène Atget is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.