Francisco Matto, Uruguayan
Francisco Matto is represented by 3 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as uruguayan, with dated works spanning 1963–1982.
Uruguayan, 1911–1995
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Painting | 2 | 66.7% |
| Sculpture | 1 | 33.3% |
Technique range
Francisco Matto’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Oil Painting, with secondary engagement in Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a focused selection of 3 works produced between 1963 and 1982 attributed to Francisco Matto, 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 19 years, from 1963 to 1982.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Francisco Matto is catalogued under Uruguayan nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Uruguayan artists hub.
Contemporaries among Uruguayan artists
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45
Luis Camnitzer
works at MoMA -
15
Joaquín Torres-García
works at MoMA -
15
Ramiro Bascans
works at MoMA -
7
Marco Maggi
works at MoMA -
4
Alejandro Cesarco
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1911–1995 (84 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Francisco Matto are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 3 works attributed to Francisco Matto.
What medium did Francisco Matto primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Francisco Matto's most represented medium is Oil Painting.
What nationality is Francisco Matto?
Francisco Matto is catalogued as Uruguayan in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Francisco Matto's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Francisco Matto span 1963 to 1982.