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.