Pablo Picasso, Spanish
Pablo Picasso is represented by 1412 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as spanish, with dated works spanning 1896–1972.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Etching | 466 | 33% |
| Lithography | 440 | 31.2% |
| Other Media | 227 | 16.1% |
| Engraving | 128 | 9.1% |
| Oil Painting | 54 | 3.8% |
| Drawing | 43 | 3% |
Technique range
Pablo Picasso’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Etching, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Other Media, Engraving, Oil Painting, Drawing.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 1412 works produced between 1896 and 1972 attributed to Pablo Picasso, 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 76 years, from 1896 to 1972.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Pablo Picasso is catalogued under Spanish nationality. See the full Spanish artists hub.
Contemporaries among Spanish artists
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531
Joan Miró
works at MoMA -
201
Salvador Dalí
works at MoMA -
181
Francisco de Goya
works at MoMA -
171
Antoni Tàpies
works at MoMA -
115
Antonio Saura
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1881–1973 (92 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Pablo Picasso are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 1412 works attributed to Pablo Picasso.
What medium did Pablo Picasso primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Pablo Picasso's most represented medium is Etching.
What nationality is Pablo Picasso?
Pablo Picasso is catalogued as Spanish in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Pablo Picasso's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Pablo Picasso span 1896 to 1972.