Mira Schendel, Brazilian
Mira Schendel is represented by 57 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as brazilian, with dated works spanning 1953–1987.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Painting | 39 | 68.4% |
| Other Media | 7 | 12.3% |
| Mixed Media | 5 | 8.8% |
| Drawing | 3 | 5.3% |
| Tempera | 2 | 3.5% |
| Acrylic Painting | 1 | 1.8% |
Technique range
Mira Schendel’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Oil Painting, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Mixed Media, Drawing, Tempera, Acrylic Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 57 works produced between 1953 and 1987 attributed to Mira Schendel, 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 34 years, from 1953 to 1987.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Mira Schendel is catalogued under Brazilian nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Brazilian artists hub.
Contemporaries among Brazilian artists
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62
Tadáskía
works at MoMA -
47
Carybé (Hector Bernabó)
works at MoMA -
41
Almir Mavignier
works at MoMA -
39
Vik Muniz
works at MoMA -
37
Miguel Rio Branco
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1919–1988 (69 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Mira Schendel are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 57 works attributed to Mira Schendel.
What medium did Mira Schendel primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Mira Schendel's most represented medium is Oil Painting.
What nationality is Mira Schendel?
Mira Schendel is catalogued as Brazilian in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Mira Schendel's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Mira Schendel span 1953 to 1987.