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Carmen Herrera Most Popular Paintings

The 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 6 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Carmen Herrera · 1915 – 2022

Iberic, 1949, Carmen Herrera

1949 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Discover Carmen Herrera's 1949 geometric abstract tondo, echoing Cuban modernism with bold reds and oranges; own a piece of postwar avant-garde brilliance.

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Art Movement: Geometric Abstraction
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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Equilibrio, Carmen Herrera

2012 · original 122 x 152 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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Untitled

2013 · original 183 x 91 cm

Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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Cobalto y Blanco by Carmen Herrera, 1960

1960 · Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

A striking blue curve dances across a luminous white expanse in this 1960 minimalist masterpiece by Carmen Herrera, inviting you to explore the profound elegance of hard-edge abstraction for your private collection.

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Art Movement: Hard Edge Abstraction
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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West (1965)

1965

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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Equilibrium, 2012, Carmen Herrera

2012 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 121.92 x 152.4cm

Geometric abstraction by Carmen Herrera from 2012 features striking balanced forms. Discover the power of this masterpiece today.

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 6 artworks by Carmen Herrera
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The artist

Carmen Herrera

1915 – 2022

Quick facts

Vibeminimalist
Color intensitymonochromatic
Museums on APSMetropolitan Museum of Art, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro
Lifespan107 years
Born1915, Havana, Cuba
NationalityCuba
Works on APS6

Biography

Early Life and Education

Born: Havana, Cuba (May 30, 1915)
Died: New York City, USA (February 12, 2022) – aged 106
Early artistic training began at age eight with private lessons from Federico Edelmann y Pinto.
Attended Marymount School in Paris in 1929, fostering an appreciation for art history and culture.
Studied architecture briefly at the Universidad de la Habana (1938-1939), influencing her later geometric style.

Artistic Development and Style

Developed a hard-edge, non-objective abstract style during her time in Paris in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Experimented with various materials and techniques, including solvent-based acrylic paints.
Her work is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, and a focus on formal simplicity.
Influenced by movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism.
Explored themes of symmetry, asymmetry, movement, rhythm, and spatial tension in her paintings.
Later works incorporated three-dimensional sculptural elements ("estructuras").

Career and Recognition

Exhibited in Havana in 1950 but faced a lack of audience receptiveness.
Moved to New York City in 1954, where her work initially went largely unrecognized.
Despite facing challenges as a Latin woman artist, she continued painting consistently for decades.
Gained significant international recognition late in life, starting in the late 1990s.
First solo exhibition in New York City after many years was at Lisson Gallery in 2010.
Major retrospective, *Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight*, at the Whitney Museum of American Art (2016-2017) brought her widespread acclaim.

Major Works and Exhibitions

Iberic (1949): A notable early work housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Blanco y Verde series (1959-1971): A significant body of work exploring figure/ground relationships and architectural principles.
Days of the Week: Series of seven vivid paintings.
Exhibitions at Stanhardt Gallery, numerous galleries in Europe, and major museums worldwide.
Public art installations, including Verde, que te quiero verde at the Blanton Museum of Art (2023).

Historical Significance

Carmen Herrera is considered a pioneering figure in abstract and minimalist art.
Her late-career recognition highlights the challenges faced by women artists and artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Her work demonstrates a commitment to formal rigor, geometric abstraction, and a unique artistic vision.
She inspired new generations of artists and continues to be celebrated for her contributions to art history.

Questions & Answers

Where are Carmen Herrera's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Carmen Herrera is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Can I browse Carmen Herrera's works by medium?

To find all works by Carmen Herrera in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Carmen Herrera?

Carmen Herrera was born in Havana in 1915.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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