Walker Evans, American
Walker Evans is represented by 367 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1928–1974.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 364 | 99.2% |
| Printmaking | 3 | 0.8% |
Technique range
Walker Evans’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Photography, with secondary engagement in Printmaking.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 367 works produced between 1928 and 1974 attributed to Walker Evans, 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 46 years, from 1928 to 1974.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Walker Evans is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.
Contemporaries among American artists
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16315
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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: 1903–1975 (72 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Walker Evans are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 367 works attributed to Walker Evans.
What medium did Walker Evans primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Walker Evans's most represented medium is Photography.
What nationality is Walker Evans?
Walker Evans is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Walker Evans's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Walker Evans span 1928 to 1974.