Jean Dubuffet, French
Jean Dubuffet is represented by 1437 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as french, with dated works spanning 1921–1984.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 997 | 69.4% |
| Drawing | 164 | 11.4% |
| Other Media | 47 | 3.3% |
| Screenprint | 26 | 1.8% |
| Woodcut | 22 | 1.5% |
| Oil Painting | 22 | 1.5% |
Technique range
Jean Dubuffet’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Drawing, Other Media, Screenprint, Woodcut, Oil Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 1437 works produced between 1921 and 1984 attributed to Jean Dubuffet, 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 63 years, from 1921 to 1984.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Jean Dubuffet is catalogued under French nationality. See the full French artists hub.
Contemporaries among French artists
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5032
Eugène Atget
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: 1901–1985 (84 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Jean Dubuffet are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 1437 works attributed to Jean Dubuffet.
What medium did Jean Dubuffet primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Jean Dubuffet's most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Jean Dubuffet?
Jean Dubuffet is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Jean Dubuffet's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Jean Dubuffet span 1921 to 1984.