The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)
French Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 873 artists of French nationality, represented by 23450 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
- 5032 Eugène Atget (1857–1927)
- 1437 Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985)
- 1168 Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
- 1068 Henri Matisse (1869–1954)
- 907 Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947)
- 632 Georges Rouault (1871–1958)
- 631 Émile Bernard (1868–1941)
- 578 Aristide Maillol (1861–1944)
- 571 André Derain (1880–1954)
- 546 Raoul Dufy (1877–1953)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1750–1774; 7 artists born 1775–1799; 49 artists born 1800–1824; 57 artists born 1825–1849; 137 artists born 1850–1874; 159 artists born 1875–1899; 142 artists born 1900–1924; 133 artists born 1925–1949; 68 artists born 1950–1974; 24 artists born 1975–1999; 3 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across French holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Printmaking | 5179 |
| Lithography | 4337 |
| Etching | 2495 |
| Photography | 1908 |
| Other Media | 1832 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
French is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many French artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 873 artists of French nationality.
How many artworks by French artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 23450 works attributed to French artists.
What medium dominates French art at MoMA?
Printmaking is the most-represented medium across French holdings at MoMA.