Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, American
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is represented by 16315 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 15338 | 94% |
| Printmaking | 614 | 3.8% |
| Other Media | 188 | 1.2% |
| Photography | 34 | 0.2% |
| Oil Painting | 16 | 0.1% |
| Sculpture | 15 | 0.1% |
Technique range
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Drawing, with secondary engagement in Printmaking, Other Media, Photography, Oil Painting, Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 16315 works attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.
Contemporaries among American artists
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3358
Louise Bourgeois
works at MoMA -
2199
Ellsworth Kelly
works at MoMA -
1338
Lee Friedlander
works at MoMA -
932
George Maciunas
works at MoMA -
885
Frank Lloyd Wright
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1886–1969 (83 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 16315 works attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
What medium did Ludwig Mies van der Rohe primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's most represented medium is Drawing.
What nationality is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.