Roland Penrose, British
Roland Penrose is represented by 2 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as british, with dated works spanning 1942–1968.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithography | 1 | 50% |
| Etching | 1 | 50% |
Technique range
Roland Penrose’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Lithography, with secondary engagement in Etching.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a focused selection of 2 works produced between 1942 and 1968 attributed to Roland Penrose, 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 26 years, from 1942 to 1968.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Roland Penrose is catalogued under British nationality. See the full British artists hub.
Contemporaries among British artists
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324
Thomas Bewick
works at MoMA -
265
Eduardo Paolozzi
works at MoMA -
264
John Thomson
works at MoMA -
239
David Hockney
works at MoMA -
173
Francis Frith
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Lifespan: 1900–1984 (84 years). Artistic production is attributed within this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Roland Penrose are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 2 works attributed to Roland Penrose.
What medium did Roland Penrose primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Roland Penrose's most represented medium is Lithography.
What nationality is Roland Penrose?
Roland Penrose is catalogued as British in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Roland Penrose's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Roland Penrose span 1942 to 1968.