German Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 989 artists of German nationality, represented by 10145 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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835
Lilly Reich
(1885–1947) -
750
August Sander
(1876–1964) -
270
Thomas Schütte
(b. 1954) -
260
Martin Kippenberger
(1953–1997) -
224
Michael Schmidt
(1945–2014) -
219
Max Beckmann
(1884–1950) -
214
Marianne Wex
(1937–2020) -
191
Lovis Corinth
(1858–1925) -
175
Sigmar Polke
(1941–2010) -
172
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
(1880–1938)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1775–1799; 2 artists born 1800–1824; 12 artists born 1825–1849; 45 artists born 1850–1874; 225 artists born 1875–1899; 129 artists born 1900–1924; 236 artists born 1925–1949; 199 artists born 1950–1974; 31 artists born 1975–1999; 2 artists born 2000–2024.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across German holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Photography | 1843 |
| Other Media | 1608 |
| Lithography | 1539 |
| Drawing | 1389 |
| Etching | 837 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
German is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many German artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 989 artists of German nationality.
How many artworks by German artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 10145 works attributed to German artists.
What medium dominates German art at MoMA?
Photography is the most-represented medium across German holdings at MoMA.