Antoni Tàpies, Spanish
Antoni Tàpies is represented by 171 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as spanish, with dated works spanning 1956–1992.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 69 | 40.4% |
| Etching | 54 | 31.6% |
| Printmaking | 33 | 19.3% |
| Collage | 5 | 2.9% |
| Other Media | 5 | 2.9% |
| Sculpture | 3 | 1.8% |
Technique range
Antoni Tàpies’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Etching, Printmaking, Collage, Other Media, Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 171 works produced between 1956 and 1992 attributed to Antoni Tàpies, 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 36 years, from 1956 to 1992.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Antoni Tàpies is catalogued under Spanish nationality. See the full Spanish artists hub.
Contemporaries among Spanish artists
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1412
Pablo Picasso
works at MoMA -
531
Joan Miró
works at MoMA -
201
Salvador Dalí
works at MoMA -
181
Francisco de Goya
works at MoMA -
115
Antonio Saura
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1923–2012 (89 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Antoni Tàpies are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 171 works attributed to Antoni Tàpies.
What medium did Antoni Tàpies primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Antoni Tàpies's most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Antoni Tàpies?
Antoni Tàpies is catalogued as Spanish in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Antoni Tàpies's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Antoni Tàpies span 1956 to 1992.