Francis Frith, British
Francis Frith is represented by 173 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as british, with dated works spanning 1839–1892.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Printmaking | 173 | 100% |
Technique range
MoMA’s records for Francis Frith cover a single medium: Printmaking.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 173 works produced between 1839 and 1892 attributed to Francis Frith, 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 53 years, from 1839 to 1892.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Francis Frith is catalogued under British nationality. See the full British artists hub.
Contemporaries among British artists
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324
Thomas Bewick
works at MoMA -
265
Eduardo Paolozzi
works at MoMA -
264
John Thomson
works at MoMA -
239
David Hockney
works at MoMA -
170
David Octavius Hill
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1822–1898 (76 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Francis Frith are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 173 works attributed to Francis Frith.
What medium did Francis Frith primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Francis Frith's most represented medium is Printmaking.
What nationality is Francis Frith?
Francis Frith is catalogued as British in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Francis Frith's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Francis Frith span 1839 to 1892.