Artist Monograph

Herman Emmet, American

Herman Emmet is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1979–1981.

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Photography 2 100%

Technique range

MoMA’s records for Herman Emmet cover a single medium: Photography.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1979 and 1981 attributed to Herman Emmet, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Herman Emmet is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

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Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1943–2021 (78 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Herman Emmet are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Herman Emmet.

What medium did Herman Emmet primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Herman Emmet's most represented medium is Photography.

What nationality is Herman Emmet?

Herman Emmet is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Herman Emmet's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Herman Emmet span 1979 to 1981.