Artist Monograph

Antonio Frasconi, American

Antonio Frasconi is represented by 257 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as american, with dated works spanning 1934–1997.

American, born Uruguay. 1919–2013

Authority records:
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Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Woodcut 163 63.4%
Lithography 21 8.2%
Other Media 19 7.4%
Engraving 14 5.4%
Sculpture 2 0.8%
Drawing 1 0.4%

Technique range

Antonio Frasconi’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Woodcut, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Other Media, Engraving, Sculpture, Drawing.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a substantial body of 257 works produced between 1934 and 1997 attributed to Antonio Frasconi, 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 63 years, from 1934 to 1997.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

Antonio Frasconi is catalogued under American nationality. See the full American artists hub.

Contemporaries among American artists

  1. 16315
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
    works at MoMA
  2. 3358
    Louise Bourgeois
    works at MoMA
  3. 2199
    Ellsworth Kelly
    works at MoMA
  4. 1338
    Lee Friedlander
    works at MoMA
  5. 932
    George Maciunas
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Lifespan: 1919–2013 (94 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by Antonio Frasconi are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 257 works attributed to Antonio Frasconi.

What medium did Antonio Frasconi primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, Antonio Frasconi's most represented medium is Woodcut.

What nationality is Antonio Frasconi?

Antonio Frasconi is catalogued as American in MoMA's Artists index.

When were Antonio Frasconi's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for Antonio Frasconi span 1934 to 1997.