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Meet the 67 Most Famous Paintings by László Moholy-Nagy

Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 67 works by László Moholy-Nagy in our catalogue

In short

If you know one László Moholy-Nagy painting, it's probably Untitled, Dessau, which hangs in the Museum Folkwang, Essen. Untitled\n\nUntitled (1939) and Untitled round out the three pieces people recognise right away. Our catalogue has 67 works by László Moholy-Nagy. Below are the 67 people know best, each with its year, where to find it and what makes it special.

1895 – 1946, Bácsborsód Constructivism Most works: Museum Folkwang

Start here: the top 10 László Moholy-Nagy paintings

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Untitled, Dessau by László Moholy-Nagy

Untitled, Dessau

Photogravure · Museum Folkwang, Essen

In the quiet realm of László Moholy-Nagy’s Untitled, Dessau, we are invited into a moment of profound stillness that transcends the mere boundaries of photography. The image presents a delicate, monochromatic tableau: two hands, rendered in soft silhouette, gently cradle a single sheet of paper. Upon this matte surface, the simple yet evocative phrase “my home” is inscribed, acting as the emotional anchor for the entire composition. There is an…

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Untitled\n\nUntitled (1939) by László Moholy-Nagy

Untitled\n\nUntitled

1939 · Ink · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

In the quiet, monochromatic depths of László Moholy-Nagy’s 1939 masterpiece, “Untitled,” one finds a profound dialogue between order and energy. This work is not merely an arrangement of shapes; it is a rhythmic composition that captures the very heartbeat of the Constructivist movement. At its core, the painting presents a commanding central circle, a celestial focal point around which smaller, orbiting forms dance in a delicate, cosmic ballet. A bold…

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Untitled by László Moholy-Nagy

Untitled

Black and White Photography · Museum Folkwang, Essen

To stand before an image like this "Untitled" photograph by László Moholy-Nagy is not merely to observe a scene, but to undergo a visual interrogation. It is a masterful convergence of industrial rigor and ephemeral natural beauty, rendered through the experimental lens of early modern photography. The composition immediately arrests the viewer with its stark, monochromatic drama. Here, the familiar landscape—the suggestion of water, the distant boats—is fractured, reassembled by…

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Hilla Rebay (1924) by László Moholy-Nagy

Hilla Rebay

1924 · Gelatin Silver Print · Carnegie Hall, New York City

A Portrait of Visionary Thought The photograph captures Hilla Rebay, a German abstract artist and influential advisor to Solomon Guggenheim, in a moment frozen by László Moholy- Nagy’s masterful lens. Executed in 1924, this piece transcends mere representation; it embodies the spirit of Constructivism and reflects Moholy-Nagy's unwavering pursuit of artistic innovation—a quest for new visual languages that interrogated the relationship between art and technology. The image isn’t simply a…

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Flower (1925) by László Moholy-Nagy

Flower

1925 · Acrylic On Canvas · Centre Pompidou, Paris

László Moholy-Nagy's “Flower,” created around 1925, isn’t merely a depiction of a chrysanthemum; it’s a meticulously crafted exploration of light, form, and the nascent principles of Constructivism. This striking monochrome photograph, now housed within the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, stands as a pivotal work in Moholy-Nagy's career – a testament to his radical experimentation with photography and his desire to fuse art with the burgeoning technologies of the modern…

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Paul Hartland Carnival. Composition with two masks . (1934) by László Moholy-Nagy

Paul Hartland Carnival. Composition with two masks .

1934 · Acrylic On Canvas · Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague

László Moholy-Nagy’s “Paul Hartland Carnival. Composition with two masks.”, created in 1934, isn't merely a painting; it’s an immersive journey into the subconscious, a vibrant collision of memory and illusion rendered in bold colors and fragmented forms. This artwork, now available as a high-quality reproduction through WahooArt.com, stands as a testament to Moholy-Nagy’s pioneering spirit – his relentless experimentation with photography, collage, and the very nature of perception. It's a…

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More László Moholy-Nagy favourites, 11 to 67

11The dream of a girls' boarding (1925) by László Moholy-NagyThe dream of a girls' boarding1925 Get it hand-painted from $225 →
12The Olly and Dolly Sisters (1925) by László Moholy-NagyThe Olly and Dolly Sisters1925 Make it yours from $200 →
13Mass Psychosis (1927) by László Moholy-NagyMass Psychosis1927 Order this piece from $300 →
14Human Mechanics (1925) by László Moholy-NagyHuman Mechanics1925 Get it hand-painted from $200 →
15Siesta (1926) by László Moholy-NagySiesta1926 Get it hand-painted from $200 →
16Sil i (1933.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagySil i (1933.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
17Cover of the magazine die neue linie, September 1929 (1929) by László Moholy-NagyCover of the magazine die neue linie, September 19291929 Order this piece from $175 →
18Untitled construction (1922.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyUntitled construction (1922.jpg!Blog) Make it yours from $175 →
19Composition (Cross and Circle)\n\nComposition (Cross and Circle) (1923) by László Moholy-NagyComposition (Cross and Circle)\n\nComposition (Cross and Circle)1923 · Museum of Fine Arts Make it yours from $175 →
20Photogram by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram Make it yours from $175 →
21K VII by László Moholy-NagyK VII Make it yours from $175 →
22E IV (Construction VII) (1922) by László Moholy-NagyE IV (Construction VII)1922 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe Make it yours from $175 →
23Construction (1924) by László Moholy-NagyConstruction1924 · Städel Museum Order this piece from $175 →
24Double portrait by László Moholy-NagyDouble portrait Make it yours from $200 →
25Ohne Titel (Selbstbildnis), Dessau by László Moholy-NagyOhne Titel (Selbstbildnis), DessauMuseum Folkwang Order this piece from $175 →
26Composition K IV (1922) by László Moholy-NagyComposition K IV1922 · Bavarian State Painting Collections Make it yours from $175 →
27View from the Berlin radio tower in Winter (1928) by László Moholy-NagyView from the Berlin radio tower in Winter1928 Make it yours from $175 →
28Photogram (1923) by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram1923 Get it hand-painted from $175 →
29Photogram (1924) by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram1924 Get it hand-painted from $175 →
30Untitled [flower] (1925) by László Moholy-NagyUntitled [flower]1925 Make it yours from $175 →
31Emery Paper collage (1930) by László Moholy-NagyEmery Paper collage1930 Order this piece from $175 →
32CH3 Al (1938) by László Moholy-NagyCH3 Al1938 Get it hand-painted from $175 →
33Photogram (1939) by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram1939 Make it yours from $175 →
34Photogram (1939) by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram1939 Get it hand-painted from $175 →
35Photogram (1943) by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram1943 Make it yours from $175 →
36Space Modulator, Red over Black (1946) by László Moholy-NagySpace Modulator, Red over Black1946 · Detroit Institute of Arts Make it yours from $175 →
37Nuclear I, CH (1945) by László Moholy-NagyNuclear I, CH1945 · Art Institute of Chicago Make it yours from $175 →
38Small composition (1923) by László Moholy-NagySmall composition1923 · Bauhaus Dessau Foundation Order this piece from $175 →
39Z VII (1926) by László Moholy-NagyZ VII1926 · National Gallery of Art Get it hand-painted from $175 →
40Abstract Composition by László Moholy-NagyAbstract Composition Order this piece from $175 →
41Composition by László Moholy-NagyComposition Make it yours from $175 →
42Composition a xi (1923.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyComposition a xi (1923.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
43Photogram by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram Make it yours from $175 →
44Construction by László Moholy-NagyConstruction Order this piece from $175 →
45figurative composition(1).jpg!Blog by László Moholy-Nagyfigurative composition(1).jpg!Blog Get it hand-painted from $175 →
46Self portrait (1919.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagySelf portrait (1919.jpg!Blog) Make it yours from $175 →
47Composition k iv (1922.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyComposition k iv (1922.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
48z ii.jpg!Blog by László Moholy-Nagyz ii.jpg!Blog Make it yours from $175 →
49Floating forms (1945.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyFloating forms (1945.jpg!Blog) Order this piece from $175 →
50Hidak bridges (1921.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyHidak bridges (1921.jpg!Blog) Order this piece from $175 →
51Lands by László Moholy-NagyLands Order this piece from $175 →
52Space modulator experiment aluminum 5 (1931.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagySpace modulator experiment aluminum 5 (1931.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
53Large painting of the railroad (1920) by László Moholy-NagyLarge painting of the railroad (1920) Order this piece from $175 →
54The storm (1922.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyThe storm (1922.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
55Composition z viii (1924.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyComposition z viii (1924.jpg!Blog) Make it yours from $175 →
56Leuk 5 (1946.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyLeuk 5 (1946.jpg!Blog) Order this piece from $175 →
57Telephone Picture EM by László Moholy-NagyTelephone Picture EM Make it yours from $175 →
58A ii (1924) by László Moholy-NagyA ii (1924) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
59Changing patterns by László Moholy-NagyChanging patterns Make it yours from $175 →
60Project for the sculpture bennett (1946.jpg!Blog) by László Moholy-NagyProject for the sculpture bennett (1946.jpg!Blog) Get it hand-painted from $175 →
61Yellow circle by László Moholy-NagyYellow circle Order this piece from $175 →
62Landscape with bridge at óbuda hajógyár by László Moholy-NagyLandscape with bridge at óbuda hajógyár Get it hand-painted from $175 →
63Space modulator l3 by László Moholy-NagySpace modulator l3 Order this piece from $175 →
64Q 1 suprematistic by László Moholy-NagyQ 1 suprematistic Order this piece from $175 →
65Photogram by László Moholy-NagyPhotogram Order this piece from $175 →
66Composition Z VIII (1950) by László Moholy-NagyComposition Z VIII1950 Order this piece from $175 →
67LIS (1922) by László Moholy-NagyLIS1922 · Kunsthaus Zürich Make it yours from $175 →

László Moholy-Nagy's paintings, period by period

What László Moholy-Nagy painted most

The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.

Where you can see László Moholy-Nagy's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by László Moholy-Nagy Paintings from this list
Museum Folkwang, EssenMuseum Folkwang Essen 3 Untitled, Dessau, Untitled, Ohne Titel (Selbstbildnis), Dessau
Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts Boston 2 Untitled\n\nUntitled, Composition (Cross and Circle)\n\nComposition (Cross and Circle)
Carnegie Hall, New York CityCarnegie Hall New York City 1 Hilla Rebay
Centre Pompidou, ParisCentre Pompidou Paris 1 Flower
Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The HagueKunstmuseum Den Haag The Hague 1 Paul Hartland Carnival. Composition with two masks .
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, CarlsruheStaatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe Carlsruhe 1 E IV (Construction VII)
Städel Museum, FrankfurtStädel Museum Frankfurt 1 Construction
Bavarian State Painting Collections, MunichBavarian State Painting Collections Munich 1 Composition K IV

László Moholy-Nagy decade by decade: one standout piece each

Works per decade

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Your questions about László Moholy-Nagy's paintings

Which László Moholy-Nagy painting is the most famous?See the answer

Top of the list is Untitled, Dessau, Museum Folkwang, Essen. Right behind it: Untitled\n\nUntitled (1939) and Untitled.

What are the 10 best-known László Moholy-Nagy paintings?See the answer

Untitled, Dessau, Untitled\n\nUntitled, Untitled, Hilla Rebay, Flower, Pneumatik (1924.jpg!Blog), Paul Hartland Carnival. Composition with two masks ., Jealousy, City Lights and The Broken Marriage. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many paintings did László Moholy-Nagy create?See the answer

We have 67 works by László Moholy-Nagy in our catalogue, dated 1922 to 1946.

Where can you see László Moholy-Nagy's famous paintings?See the answer

You'll find most of them in Museum Folkwang (Essen), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and Carnegie Hall (New York City). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When did László Moholy-Nagy paint the best-known pieces?See the answer

In 1920s, more than any other time: 22 of the 67 pieces on this page date from then, Hilla Rebay among them.

Which famous László Moholy-Nagy paintings came first and last?See the answer

The earliest piece here is E IV (Construction VII) (1922); the most recent is Space Modulator, Red over Black (1946).

What subjects show up most in László Moholy-Nagy's paintings?See the answer

Photography (5), Bauhaus (3) and Geometric forms (3), out of the 67 pieces on this page.

What materials did László Moholy-Nagy paint with most?See the answer

Acrylic On Canvas, used in 3 of the 67 pieces on this page.

What art movement was László Moholy-Nagy part of?See the answer

Constructivism and Dada, as you can see in the pieces on this page.

Which László Moholy-Nagy pieces can you see at the Museum Folkwang?See the answer

You can see 3 of the pieces on this page at the Museum Folkwang, Essen, including Untitled, Dessau, Untitled and Ohne Titel (Selbstbildnis), Dessau.

Can I get a reproduction of a László Moholy-Nagy painting?See the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.

Getting to know László Moholy-Nagy

László Moholy-Nagy: A Pioneer of Modern Art and the Bauhaus

  • Born: Bacs-Kajala, Hungary (1895)
  • Died: 1946

László Moholy-Nagy was a profoundly influential Hungarian painter, photographer, sculptor, and designer. He is best known for his significant contributions to the Bauhaus school and his pioneering work in Constructivism, typography, photography, and kinetic art. His artistic philosophy centered on integrating technology and industry into the arts, advocating for a new vision of creativity that embraced the modern world.

Early Life and Influences

  • Early Years & Family: Born László Weisz to a Jewish family in Bacsborsód, Hungary, he later adopted the surname Moholy-Nagy. His cousin was the renowned conductor Sir Georg Solti.
  • Education and War Service: He initially studied law in Budapest before serving in World War I, sustaining a serious injury. This period exposed him to avant-garde movements through journals like "Jelenkor" and the “activist” circle around Lajos Kassák’s journal "Ma."
  • Early Artistic Training: Following his military service, he studied with Hungarian Fauvist artist Róbert Berény, demonstrating an early interest in modern artistic trends. He briefly supported the Hungarian Soviet Republic.
  • Key Influences: Moholy-Nagy was heavily influenced by Constructivism and Suprematism, movements that emphasized geometric abstraction and industrial materials. These influences are evident in his later works.

The Bauhaus Years and "New Vision"

  • Joining the Bauhaus: In 1923, Moholy-Nagy joined the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany, initially co-teaching the preliminary course with Josef Albers and eventually replacing Johannes Itten as head of the metal workshop.
  • Shifting the Bauhaus Direction: His arrival marked a shift away from Expressionism towards a more Constructivist and design-oriented approach, aligning with the school’s original aims.
  • "New Vision" (Neues Sehen): Moholy-Nagy is most famously known for coining the term "New Vision," which championed the camera's ability to reveal aspects of reality invisible to the human eye. This concept underpinned his photographic and artistic experimentation.
  • Photograms: He pioneered the photogram technique – creating images by placing objects directly on light-sensitive paper, without a camera – demonstrating innovative approaches to photography.
  • Experimentation with Materials & Technology: Moholy-Nagy embraced industrial materials like metal, plexiglass, and electric lighting in his sculptures and designs, reflecting his belief in the integration of art and technology.

Major Achievements and Innovations

  • "Lichtrequisit einer elektrischen bühne" (Light-Space Modulator): Completed in 1930, this kinetic sculpture used moving parts and projected light to create dynamic patterns on surrounding surfaces, considered a precursor to both kinetic art and light art.
  • Photography & Film: His photographic work explored abstraction, texture, and movement, often utilizing unconventional techniques like photomontage and experimental lighting. He also ventured into filmmaking.
  • Teaching Legacy: As an educator at the Bauhaus and later at the New Bauhaus in Chicago (which he founded), Moholy-Nagy profoundly influenced generations of artists and designers.
  • Stage Design & Advertising: Beyond his fine art practice, he designed sets for theatrical productions and created advertising campaigns, demonstrating a versatility that reflected his design philosophy.

Historical Significance

  • Pioneer of Modern Art: László Moholy-Nagy stands as a pivotal figure in 20th-century modern art, bridging the gap between painting, sculpture, photography, and industrial design.
  • Influence on Bauhaus Design: His contributions to the Bauhaus school were instrumental in shaping its curriculum and aesthetic, leaving a lasting impact on design education worldwide.
  • Advocate for Technological Integration: Moholy-Nagy's emphasis on integrating technology into art anticipated many developments in contemporary art practices.
  • Legacy of "New Vision": His concept of “New Vision” continues to inspire artists and photographers to explore the possibilities of perception and representation through innovative techniques.