Morris Graves, American
Morris Graves is represented by 19 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1938–1947.
American, 1910–2001
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Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolor | 9 | 47.4% |
| Drawing | 6 | 31.6% |
| Tempera | 4 | 21.1% |
Technique range
Morris Graves’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Watercolor, with secondary engagement in Drawing, Tempera.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 19 works produced between 1938 and 1947 attributed to Morris Graves, 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 9 years, from 1938 to 1947.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Morris Graves is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.
Contemporaries among American artists
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16315
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works at MoMA -
3358
Louise Bourgeois
works at MoMA -
2199
Ellsworth Kelly
works at MoMA -
1338
Lee Friedlander
works at MoMA -
932
George Maciunas
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1910–2001 (91 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Morris Graves are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 19 works attributed to Morris Graves.
What medium did Morris Graves primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Morris Graves's most represented medium is Watercolor.
What nationality is Morris Graves?
Morris Graves is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Morris Graves's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Morris Graves span 1938 to 1947.