Leopoldo Méndez, Mexican
Leopoldo Méndez is represented by 159 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as mexican, with dated works spanning 1929–1948.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engraving | 93 | 58.5% |
| Woodcut | 31 | 19.5% |
| Lithography | 23 | 14.5% |
| Other Media | 5 | 3.1% |
| Etching | 5 | 3.1% |
| Printmaking | 2 | 1.3% |
Technique range
Leopoldo Méndez’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Engraving, with secondary engagement in Woodcut, Lithography, Other Media, Etching, Printmaking.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 159 works produced between 1929 and 1948 attributed to Leopoldo Méndez, 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 1929 to 1948.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Leopoldo Méndez 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 -
94
Diego Rivera
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: 1902–1969 (67 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Leopoldo Méndez are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 159 works attributed to Leopoldo Méndez.
What medium did Leopoldo Méndez primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Leopoldo Méndez's most represented medium is Engraving.
What nationality is Leopoldo Méndez?
Leopoldo Méndez is catalogued as Mexican in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Leopoldo Méndez's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Leopoldo Méndez span 1929 to 1948.