Artist Monograph

Max Weber, American

Max Weber is represented by 178 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1896–1951.

American, born Russia. 1881–1961

Authority records:
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Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Woodcut 80 44.9%
Lithography 54 30.3%
Gouache 16 9%
Other Media 9 5.1%
Printmaking 7 3.9%
Drawing 5 2.8%

Technique range

Max Weber’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Woodcut, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Gouache, Other Media, Printmaking, Drawing.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a substantial body of 178 works produced between 1896 and 1951 attributed to Max Weber, 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 55 years, from 1896 to 1951.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Max Weber is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

Contemporaries among American artists

  1. 16315
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
    works at MoMA
  2. 3358
    Louise Bourgeois
    works at MoMA
  3. 2199
    Ellsworth Kelly
    works at MoMA
  4. 1338
    Lee Friedlander
    works at MoMA
  5. 932
    George Maciunas
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1881–1961 (80 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Max Weber are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 178 works attributed to Max Weber.

What medium did Max Weber primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Max Weber's most represented medium is Woodcut.

What nationality is Max Weber?

Max Weber is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Max Weber's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Max Weber span 1896 to 1951.