Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt), Venezuelan
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) is represented by 72 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as venezuelan, with dated works spanning 1959–1990.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 43 | 59.7% |
| Other Media | 10 | 13.9% |
| Drawing | 10 | 13.9% |
| Etching | 6 | 8.3% |
| Screenprint | 1 | 1.4% |
| Watercolor | 1 | 1.4% |
Technique range
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Drawing, Etching, Screenprint, Watercolor.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 72 works produced between 1959 and 1990 attributed to Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt), 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 31 years, from 1959 to 1990.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) is catalogued under Venezuelan nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Venezuelan artists hub.
Contemporaries among Venezuelan artists
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44
Jorge Castillo
works at MoMA -
40
Mateo Manaure
works at MoMA -
33
Gerd Leufert
works at MoMA -
33
Jesús Rafael Soto
works at MoMA -
32
Marisol (Marisol Escobar)
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1912–1994 (82 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 72 works attributed to Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt).
What medium did Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)'s most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)?
Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) is catalogued as Venezuelan in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt)'s works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt) span 1959 to 1990.