Artist Monograph

George Grosz, American

George Grosz is represented by 235 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1911–1958.

American, born Germany. 1893–1959

Authority records:
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· Getty ULAN

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Lithography 201 85.5%
Drawing 12 5.1%
Watercolor 9 3.8%
Other Media 7 3%
Oil Painting 4 1.7%
Photography 1 0.4%

Technique range

George Grosz’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Drawing, Watercolor, Other Media, Oil Painting, Photography.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a substantial body of 235 works produced between 1911 and 1958 attributed to George Grosz, 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 47 years, from 1911 to 1958.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

George Grosz is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

Contemporaries among American artists

  1. 16315
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
    works at MoMA
  2. 3358
    Louise Bourgeois
    works at MoMA
  3. 2199
    Ellsworth Kelly
    works at MoMA
  4. 1338
    Lee Friedlander
    works at MoMA
  5. 932
    George Maciunas
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1893–1959 (66 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by George Grosz are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 235 works attributed to George Grosz.

What medium did George Grosz primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, George Grosz's most represented medium is Lithography.

What nationality is George Grosz?

George Grosz is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were George Grosz's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for George Grosz span 1911 to 1958.