Artist Monograph

Samella Lewis, American

Samella Lewis is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1968–1968.

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Woodcut 1 50%
Other Media 1 50%

Technique range

Samella Lewis’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Woodcut, with secondary engagement in Other Media.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1968 and 1968 attributed to Samella Lewis, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Samella Lewis is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

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Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1923–2022 (99 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Samella Lewis are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Samella Lewis.

What medium did Samella Lewis primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Samella Lewis's most represented medium is Woodcut.

What nationality is Samella Lewis?

Samella Lewis is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Samella Lewis's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Samella Lewis span 1968 to 1968.