Works by Hispanic Artists from the Collection

Discover works by artists from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain in the Gallery's permanent collection.

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National Gallery of Art

Harlequin Musician

Born in Malaga, Spain in 1881, artist Pablo Picasso attended art schools in his native Spain and in his late teens aligned with writers and artists in Barcelona and Madrid who opposed Spain’s stalled social hierarchies and conservative culture. Pablo Picasso (Spanish), "Harlequin Musician," 1924, oil on canvas #hispanicheritagemonth

an image of people sitting at a table in the middle of a room with paintings on it

Dali Prints

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Salvador Dali Paintings

National Gallery Of Art

Last Supper

The Sacrament of the Last Supper

The background of this painting portrays the view from artist Salvador Dalí’s home on the Catalan coast of northeastern Spain. This painting is a symbolic presentation of the Eucharistic ritual; rather than specific apostles, the men at the table are idealized participants. Salvador Dalí (Spanish), "The Sacrament of the Last Supper," 1955, oil on canvas #hispanicheritagemonth

an abstract painting with blue and green colors

Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds

Juan Gris (Spanish), "Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds," 1912, oil on board #hispanicheritagemonth

an oil painting of a cityscape with hills and clouds in the sky behind it

Sepúlveda

Ignacio Zuloaga (Spanish), "Sepúlveda," 1909, oil on canvas #hispanicheritagemonth

three people standing on the beach with one holding his hand out to another person who is looking at him

Pablo Picasso Paintings

The Tragedy

Pablo Picasso (Spanish), "The Tragedy," 1903, oil on wood #hispanicheritagemonth

Young Lady Wearing a Mantilla and Basquina

Artist Francisco de Goya quickly became established as a portraitist of the leading members of Madrid society in the 18th century. In 1789, Charles IV made him court painter. Francisco de Goya (Spanish), "Young Lady Wearing a Mantilla and Basquina," c. 1800/1805, oil on canvas #hispanicheritagemonth

The Needlewoman

Artist Diego Velázquez is recognized as the leading Spanish painter of the 17th century. He was born in Seville, Spain and in 1623, Veláquez obtained the appointment of painter to Philip IV. Diego Velázquez (Spanish), "The Needlewoman," c. 1640/1650, oil on canvas #hispanicheritagemonth

a living room filled with fake animals and plants

Hispanic Heritage Month

Third World

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Mexican

Third World Blondes Have More Money (Raquel 20 Animales)

Daniela Rossell (Mexican), "Third World Blondes Have More Money (Raquel 20 Animales)," 2002, chromogenic print #hispanicheritagemonth

a woman in a long dress walking through the desert

Mujer angel, Desierto de Sonora, México (Angel woman, Sonora Desert, Mexico)

Graciela Iturbide (Mexican), "Mujer angel, Desierto de Sonora, México (Angel woman, Sonora Desert, Mexico)," 1979, gelatin silver print #hispanicheritagemonth

an old photo of a man sitting in a chair pointing to the side with his finger

José Clemente Orosco

Hector Garcia (Mexican), "José Clemente Orosco," 1947, gelatin silver print #hispanicheritagemonth

black and white photograph of an egg shell with many small dots on the surface,

Garden

Graciela Iturbide, Francisco Toledo, Alejandro de Ávila (Mexican), "Garden," 2002 , photogravure #hispanicheritagemonth

an old photo of two women looking at their faces in the mirror, with trees in the background

Mexico City

Nickolas Muray

Frida Kahlo Paintings

Frida Kahlo

Lola Álvarez Bravo (Mexican), "Frida Kahlo," c. 1944, gelatin silver print #hispanicheritagemonth

an old photo of a woman leaning on a fence

Henri Cartier Bresson

El ensueño (The daydream)

Manuel Alvarez Bravo (Mexican), "El ensueño (The daydream)," 1931, gelatin silver print, printed 1974 #hispanicheritagemonth