Roberto Matta, Chilean
Roberto Matta is represented by 215 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as chilean, with dated works spanning 1927–1991.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Etching | 52 | 24.2% |
| Lithography | 15 | 7% |
| Drawing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Oil Painting | 5 | 2.3% |
| Photography | 1 | 0.5% |
| Other Media | 1 | 0.5% |
Technique range
Roberto Matta’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Etching, with secondary engagement in Lithography, Drawing, Oil Painting, Photography, Other Media.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 215 works produced between 1927 and 1991 attributed to Roberto Matta, 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 64 years, from 1927 to 1991.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Roberto Matta is catalogued under Chilean nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Chilean artists hub.
Contemporaries among Chilean artists
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78
Francisca Benítez
works at MoMA -
73
Juan Baixas
works at MoMA -
31
Cecilia Vicuña
works at MoMA -
28
Enrique Zañartu
works at MoMA -
26
Guillermo Núñez
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1911–2002 (91 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Roberto Matta are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 215 works attributed to Roberto Matta.
What medium did Roberto Matta primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Roberto Matta's most represented medium is Etching.
What nationality is Roberto Matta?
Roberto Matta is catalogued as Chilean in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Roberto Matta's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Roberto Matta span 1927 to 1991.