Nationality Hub
Spanish Artists
MoMA's permanent collection includes 159 artists of Spanish nationality, represented by 3411 catalogued works. This hub aggregates biographical, medium, and era data across all verified records.
Artists at a Glance
Most-represented artists in MoMA
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1412
Pablo Picasso
(1881–1973) -
531
Joan Miró
(1893–1983) -
201
Salvador Dalí
(1904–1989) -
181
Francisco de Goya
(1746–1828) -
171
Antoni Tàpies
(1923–2012) -
115
Antonio Saura
(1930–1998) -
115
Antoni Llena
(b. 1942) -
60
Juan Gris
(1887–1927) -
55
Juan Hidalgo
(b. 1927) -
33
Fernando Martín Menis
(b. 1951)
Birth-cohort distribution
1 artists born 1725–1749; 3 artists born 1850–1874; 16 artists born 1875–1899; 30 artists born 1900–1924; 41 artists born 1925–1949; 43 artists born 1950–1974; 6 artists born 1975–1999.
Medium & Technique Profile
Top media across Spanish holdings
| Medium | Works |
|---|---|
| Etching | 1035 |
| Lithography | 938 |
| Other Media | 326 |
| Drawing | 285 |
| Engraving | 196 |
Regional & Diaspora Context
Broader region
Spanish is catalogued independently in MoMA's nationality index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Spanish artists are in MoMA?
MoMA's Artists index catalogues 159 artists of Spanish nationality.
How many artworks by Spanish artists does MoMA hold?
MoMA's permanent collection contains 3411 works attributed to Spanish artists.
What medium dominates Spanish art at MoMA?
Etching is the most-represented medium across Spanish holdings at MoMA.