Diego Rivera, Mexican
Diego Rivera is represented by 94 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as mexican, with dated works spanning 1906–1938.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolor | 70 | 74.5% |
| Lithography | 9 | 9.6% |
| Drawing | 8 | 8.5% |
| Other Media | 4 | 4.3% |
| Oil Painting | 2 | 2.1% |
| Gouache | 1 | 1.1% |
Technique range
Diego Rivera’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Watercolor, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Drawing, Other Media, Oil Painting, Gouache.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 94 works produced between 1906 and 1938 attributed to Diego Rivera, 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 32 years, from 1906 to 1938.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Diego Rivera is catalogued under Mexican nationality, part of the broader Central America artistic tradition. See the full Mexican artists hub.
Contemporaries among Mexican artists
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251
José Guadalupe Posada
works at MoMA -
159
Leopoldo Méndez
works at MoMA -
79
José Luis Cuevas
works at MoMA -
76
Rufino Tamayo
works at MoMA -
66
Alfredo Zalce
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1886–1957 (71 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Diego Rivera are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 94 works attributed to Diego Rivera.
What medium did Diego Rivera primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Diego Rivera's most represented medium is Watercolor.
What nationality is Diego Rivera?
Diego Rivera is catalogued as Mexican in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Diego Rivera's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Diego Rivera span 1906 to 1938.