Artist Monograph

Georges Braque, French

Georges Braque is represented by 176 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as french, with dated works spanning 1906–1961.

French, 1882–1963

Authority records:
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Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Lithography 75 42.6%
Etching 66 37.5%
Oil Painting 10 5.7%
Printmaking 5 2.8%
Woodcut 4 2.3%
Drawing 3 1.7%

Technique range

Georges Braque’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Etching, Oil Painting, Printmaking, Woodcut, Drawing.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a substantial body of 176 works produced between 1906 and 1961 attributed to Georges Braque, 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 55 years, from 1906 to 1961.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Georges Braque is catalogued under French nationality. See the full French artists hub.

Contemporaries among French artists

  1. 5032
    Eugène Atget
    works at MoMA
  2. 1437
    Jean Dubuffet
    works at MoMA
  3. 1168
    Marc Chagall
    works at MoMA
  4. 1068
    Henri Matisse
    works at MoMA
  5. 907
    Pierre Bonnard
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1882–1963 (81 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Georges Braque are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 176 works attributed to Georges Braque.

What medium did Georges Braque primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Georges Braque's most represented medium is Lithography.

What nationality is Georges Braque?

Georges Braque is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Georges Braque's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Georges Braque span 1906 to 1961.