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The Critical Moment, Willi Ruge, c. 1930
Willi RugeGerman, 1892–1961

The Critical Moment

c. 1930 · Photograph

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Where is “The Critical Moment” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.

The Museum of Modern Art

New York, United States

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Accession number
1849.2001.7

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PhotographsGelatin silver printModernism20th century

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A Snapshot by My Colleague, Willi Ruge, 1931

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Meanwhile, on the Ground . . ., Willi Ruge, 1931

Meanwhile, on the Ground . . .

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This Moment Was Decisive . . ., Willi Ruge, 1931

This Moment Was Decisive . . .

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