John Thomson, British
John Thomson is represented by 264 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as british, with dated works spanning 1873–1877.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other Media | 228 | 86.4% |
| Sculpture | 36 | 13.6% |
Technique range
John Thomson’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Other Media, with secondary engagement in Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 264 works produced between 1873 and 1877 attributed to John Thomson, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
John Thomson is catalogued under British nationality. See the full British artists hub.
Contemporaries among British artists
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324
Thomas Bewick
works at MoMA -
265
Eduardo Paolozzi
works at MoMA -
239
David Hockney
works at MoMA -
173
Francis Frith
works at MoMA -
170
David Octavius Hill
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1837–1921 (84 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by John Thomson are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 264 works attributed to John Thomson.
What medium did John Thomson primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, John Thomson's most represented medium is Other Media.
What nationality is John Thomson?
John Thomson is catalogued as British in MoMA's Artists index.
When were John Thomson's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for John Thomson span 1873 to 1877.