Carmen Herrera, Cuban
Carmen Herrera is represented by 15 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as cuban, with dated works spanning 1952–2021.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 11 | 73.3% |
| Other Media | 2 | 13.3% |
| Printmaking | 1 | 6.7% |
| Acrylic Painting | 1 | 6.7% |
Technique range
Carmen Herrera’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Printmaking, Acrylic Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 15 works produced between 1952 and 2021 attributed to Carmen Herrera, 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 69 years, from 1952 to 2021.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Carmen Herrera is catalogued under Cuban nationality, part of the broader Caribbean artistic tradition. See the full Cuban artists hub.
Contemporaries among Cuban artists
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32
Wifredo Lam
works at MoMA -
27
Rene Portocarrero
works at MoMA -
18
Agustín Fernández
works at MoMA -
14
Antonio Fernandez Reboiro
works at MoMA -
12
Felipe Orlando
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1915–2022 (107 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Carmen Herrera are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 15 works attributed to Carmen Herrera.
What medium did Carmen Herrera primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Carmen Herrera's most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Carmen Herrera?
Carmen Herrera is catalogued as Cuban in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Carmen Herrera's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Carmen Herrera span 1952 to 2021.