Joaquín Torres-García, Uruguayan
Joaquín Torres-García is represented by 15 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as uruguayan, with dated works spanning 1920–1942.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Painting | 8 | 53.3% |
| Drawing | 1 | 6.7% |
| Woodcut | 1 | 6.7% |
| Lithography | 1 | 6.7% |
| Tempera | 1 | 6.7% |
| Sculpture | 1 | 6.7% |
Technique range
Joaquín Torres-García’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Oil Painting, with secondary engagement in Drawing, Woodcut, Lithography, Tempera, Sculpture.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 15 works produced between 1920 and 1942 attributed to Joaquín Torres-García, 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 22 years, from 1920 to 1942.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Joaquín Torres-García 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
Ramiro Bascans
works at MoMA -
7
Marco Maggi
works at MoMA -
4
Alejandro Cesarco
works at MoMA -
3
Francisco Matto
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1874–1949 (75 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Joaquín Torres-García are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 15 works attributed to Joaquín Torres-García.
What medium did Joaquín Torres-García primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Joaquín Torres-García's most represented medium is Oil Painting.
What nationality is Joaquín Torres-García?
Joaquín Torres-García is catalogued as Uruguayan in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Joaquín Torres-García's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Joaquín Torres-García span 1920 to 1942.