Artist Monograph

Sewell Sillman, American

Sewell Sillman is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1966–1967.

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Drawing 2 100%

Technique range

MoMA’s records for Sewell Sillman cover a single medium: Drawing.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1966 and 1967 attributed to Sewell Sillman, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Sewell Sillman is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

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Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1924–1992 (68 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Sewell Sillman are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Sewell Sillman.

What medium did Sewell Sillman primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Sewell Sillman's most represented medium is Drawing.

What nationality is Sewell Sillman?

Sewell Sillman is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Sewell Sillman's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Sewell Sillman span 1966 to 1967.