Marc Chagall, French
Marc Chagall is represented by 1168 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as french.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Etching | 663 | 56.8% |
| Gouache | 109 | 9.3% |
| Watercolor | 59 | 5.1% |
| Drawing | 36 | 3.1% |
| Lithography | 31 | 2.7% |
| Other Media | 25 | 2.1% |
Technique range
Marc Chagall’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Etching, with secondary engagement in Gouache, Watercolor, Drawing, Lithography, Other Media.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 1168 works attributed to Marc Chagall, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Marc Chagall 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 -
1437
Jean Dubuffet
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: 1887–1985 (98 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Marc Chagall are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 1168 works attributed to Marc Chagall.
What medium did Marc Chagall primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Marc Chagall's most represented medium is Etching.
What nationality is Marc Chagall?
Marc Chagall is catalogued as French in MoMA's Artists index.