Artist Monograph

Martín Chambi, Peruvian

Peruvian, 1891–1973

Production by Decade

1920s

1930s

1940s

Physical Scale

Scale bracket	Works	Share
Small (< 30 cm)	12	36.4%
Medium (30–100 cm)	21	63.6%

Range: 23.0 cm → 48.8 cm (largest side)

Acquisition Timeline

Year acquired	Works
1979	3
1982	3
1992	1
2012	26

Peruvian Contemporaries

Catalogued Works

MoMA — 33 shown

Title	Date	Medium	Dimensions	Department	Credit line
Policeman with Boy, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 390.2012	1923	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	11 × 8" (27.9 × 20.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Señora Montes, Montes House, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 391.2012	1924	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	18 5/8 × 13 7/8" (47.3 × 35.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Alejandro Velasco Astete, Cuzco Aviator Photograph Acc. 392.2012	1925	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	11 9/16 × 8 5/16" (29.3 × 21.1 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Chicha and Sapo, Cuzco. (Chicha y Sapo, Cuzsco) Photograph Acc. 325.1992	c. 1925	Gelatin silver print, printed 1991	12 3/16 × 18 3/4" (30.9 × 47.6 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	The Family of Man Fund
Juan de la Cruz Sihuana, Cuzco Studio Photograph Acc. 281.1982	1925	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	16 5/8 × 12 13/16" (42.3 × 32.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift of the Chambi Family and Edward Ranney
English Wedding Couple, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 393.2012	1927	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 1/16 × 6 7/8" (23 × 17.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Angel Vargas Family, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 283.1982	1928	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 9/16 × 12 1/2" (24.3 × 31.7 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift of the Chambi Family and Edward Ranney
Cesar Lomellini Family, Colcampata, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 394.2012	1928	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	8 7/8 × 12 11/16" (22.5 × 32.2 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Self-Portrait, Cuzco Studio Photograph Acc. 395.2012	1928	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 3/16 × 7" (23.4 × 17.8 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Campesinos Testifying, Palace of Justice, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 191.1979	c. 1929	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	10 3/8 × 13 3/4" (26.4 × 35 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	John Parkinson III Fund
German Technicians from Cuzco Beer Factory, Cuzco Studio Photograph Acc. 396.2012	1929	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	6 15/16 × 9 1/4" (17.6 × 23.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Chambi Family, Cuzco Studio Photograph Acc. 397.2012	1930	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 1/16 × 12 5/16" (23 × 31.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Costume Party, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 398.2012	1930	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	13 7/8 × 18 3/4" (35.2 × 47.6 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Fiesta of the Guardia Civil, Sacsayhuaman, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 399.2012	1930	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	13 7/16 × 17 1/2" (34.1 × 44.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Gadea Wedding, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 190.1979	1930	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 7/16 × 12 7/8" (24 × 32.7 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Acquired through the generosity of The Vera Louise Fraser Estate
Mario Perez Yanez, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 400.2012	1930	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	8 9/16 × 13 1/16" (21.7 × 33.2 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Birthday Party, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 401.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	6 13/16 × 9 3/16" (17.3 × 23.4 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Chicha and Sapo Photograph Acc. 402.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	12 5/16 × 18 7/8" (31.3 × 47.9 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Electricity Company of Cuzco Photograph Acc. 403.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	8 11/16 × 13 5/16" (22 × 33.8 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Family Group, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 404.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 15/16 × 13 1/16" (25.2 × 33.2 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Fiesta Gathering, Hacienda Angostura, near Cuzco Photograph Acc. 405.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	14 1/8 × 19 3/16" (35.9 × 48.8 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Franciscan Monks, with Mr. Blysdale, San Francisco Monastery, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 189.1979	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	12 3/8 × 16 5/8" (31.4 × 42.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Acquired through the generosity of the Vera Louise Fraser Estate
General Luís M. Sanchez Cerro, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 406.2012	1931	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 1/8 × 6 13/16" (23.1 × 17.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Mestiza with Chicha, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 407.2012	1932	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	11 7/16 × 10 3/16" (29.1 × 25.9 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Luís Ochoa and Family, Cuzco Photograph Acc. 408.2012	1933	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 3/16 × 6 13/16" (23.4 × 17.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Indian Varayoc and Family, Tinta Kanchis Photograph Acc. 409.2012	1934	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 1/16 × 6 15/16" (23 × 17.6 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Venacio Arce and Campesino with Potato Harvest, near Katka, Quispicanchi Photograph Acc. 410.2012	1934	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	12 5/16 × 18 13/16" (31.2 × 47.8 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Workers for the Railroad Company, Cuzco Station Photograph Acc. 411.2012	1934	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	9 7/16 × 12 13/16" (23.9 × 32.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Campesino Girls from Abancay, Apurimac Photograph Acc. 412.2012	1935	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	6 13/16 × 9 3/16" (17.3 × 23.4 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Soldiers and Franciscan Monk, San Francisco Monastery Photograph Acc. 413.2012	1937	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	16 7/8 × 11 5/8" (42.9 × 29.5 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Family Group at Cuzco Cemetery Photograph Acc. 414.2012	1939	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	8 3/8 × 11 5/16" (21.3 × 28.7 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Festival at Ayaviri Puno Photograph Acc. 415.2012	1940	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	11 7/8 × 18 1/4" (30.1 × 46.3 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift Edward Ranney in memory of Julia and Víctor Chambi
Hacienda Owner and Workers, Chumbivilcas Region Photograph Acc. 282.1982	c. 1945	Gelatin silver print, printed 1978	12 1/2 × 16 13/16" (31.7 × 42.7 cm) ⌀c 0.00 cm · ⌀ 0.00 cm · L 0.00 cm · 0.00 kg · seat 0.00 cm	Photography	Gift of the Chambi Family and Edward Ranney