Artist Monograph

José Gamarra, Uruguayan

José Gamarra is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as uruguayan, with dated works spanning 1962–1964.

Uruguayan, born 1934

Medium & Technique Profile

Primary media across the MoMA holdings

Medium Works at MoMA Share
Etching 1 50%
Lithography 1 50%

Technique range

José Gamarra’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Etching, with secondary engagement in Lithography.

Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met

Works held at MoMA

MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1962 and 1964 attributed to José Gamarra, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.

Cultural Context & Contemporaries

National context

José Gamarra is catalogued under Uruguayan nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Uruguayan artists hub.

Contemporaries among Uruguayan artists

  1. 45
    Luis Camnitzer
    works at MoMA
  2. 15
    Joaquín Torres-García
    works at MoMA
  3. 15
    Ramiro Bascans
    works at MoMA
  4. 7
    Marco Maggi
    works at MoMA
  5. 4
    Alejandro Cesarco
    works at MoMA

Lifespan & active period

Born 1934. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many works by José Gamarra are in MoMA?

MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to José Gamarra.

What medium did José Gamarra primarily work in?

Based on MoMA's holdings, José Gamarra's most represented medium is Etching.

What nationality is José Gamarra?

José Gamarra is catalogued as Uruguayan in MoMA's Artists index.

When were José Gamarra's works created?

Dated works in MoMA + Met for José Gamarra span 1962 to 1964.