British Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 874 artists of British nationality, represented by 6262 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
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324
Thomas Bewick
(1753–1828) -
265
Eduardo Paolozzi
(1924–2005) -
264
John Thomson
(1837–1921) -
239
David Hockney
(b. 1937) -
173
Francis Frith
(1822–1898) -
170
David Octavius Hill
(1802–1870) -
146
Alfred Capel Cure
(1826–1896) -
122
Henry Moore
(1898–1986) -
104
Bill Brandt
(1904–1983) -
92
Fiona Banner
(b. 1966)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1725–1749; 1 artists born 1750–1774; 2 artists born 1775–1799; 34 artists born 1800–1824; 20 artists born 1825–1849; 36 artists born 1850–1874; 70 artists born 1875–1899; 110 artists born 1900–1924; 210 artists born 1925–1949; 228 artists born 1950–1974; 43 artists born 1975–1999; 10 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across British holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Other Media | 1093 |
| Etching | 915 |
| Printmaking | 874 |
| Lithography | 753 |
| Screenprint | 703 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
British is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many British artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 874 artists of British nationality.
How many artworks by British artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 6262 works attributed to British artists.
What medium dominates British art at MoMA?
Other Media is the most-represented medium across British holdings at MoMA.