Henry Moore Art
British, 1898-1986
Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA was an English artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures, which are located around the world as public works of art. As well as sculpture, Moore produced many drawings, including a series depicting Londoners sheltering from the Blitz during the Second World War, along with other prints and graphic works on paper.
His forms are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. Moore's works are usually suggestive of the female body, apart from a phase in the 1950s when he sculpted family groups. His forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace.
Moore became well known through his carved marble and larger-scale abstract cast bronze sculptures, and was instrumental in introducing a particular form of modernism to the United Kingdom. His ability in later life to fulfil large-scale commissions made him exceptionally wealthy. Despite this, he lived frugally; most of the money he earned went toward endowing the Henry Moore Foundation, which continues to support education and promotion of the arts.
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Artist: Henry Moore
Three Reclining Figures, from: Poetry
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
HENRY MOORE 1898-1986
Castleford 1898-1986 Perry Green (British)
Title: Three Reclining Figures, from: Poetry La Poésie, 1973
Technique: Or...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Six Mother and Child Studies - Etching by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Six mother and child studies is an original contemporary artwork realized by the British artist Henry Moore (Castleford, 1898 - Much Hadham, 1986) in 1976
Original Aquatint and Etching.
Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil: Moore .
Numbered on the lower left corner in pencil: 17/90
Printed and published by Il Bisonte, Florence.
Good conditions.
Prov. Maria Luigia Guaita, Stamperia Il Bisonte, Florence
Reference: G.Cramer, Henry Moore, The Graphic Work , ed. Cramer 1986 repr. N ° 426; Catalogue Il Bisonte Florence, 1983, no. 480.
Henry Moore (1898-1986) focused on the hole, or void, as an important element in sculptural design. His well-known reclining female nudes combine the organic jargon central to Moore’s philosophy: bone shapes, eroded rocks, and geologic formations to communicate the human form’s fluidity, dynamism, and evocative nature. The reclining figures were originally inspired by a photograph Moore acquired of a Chac Mool...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Etching
Emperor's Heads
By Henry Moore
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by Henry Moore. "Emperor's Heads" is a figurative sculpture, bronze with a brown patina by modern British artist Henry Moore. It is signed on the base, "Moore 2/7" and is...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Bronze
Six Mother and Child Studies - Etching by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Six Mother and Child Studies is an original contemporary artwork realized by the British artist Henry Moore in 1976.
Original aquatint and etching. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil: Moore. Limited edition series numbered on the lower left corner in pencil: 24/90.
Printed and published by Il Bisonte, Florence.
Good conditions.
Reference: G.Cramer, Henry Moore, The Graphic Work , ed. Cramer 1986 repr. N ° 426
Henry Moore (1898-1986) focused on the hole, or void, as an important element in sculptural design. His well-known reclining female nudes combine the organic jargon central to Moore’s philosophy: bone shapes, eroded rocks, and geologic formations to communicate the human form’s fluidity, dynamism, and evocative nature. The reclining figures were originally inspired by a photograph Moore acquired of a Chac Mool...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Etching
Two Fat Lambs (Cramer 395), Framed Lithograph by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Henry Moore, British (1898 - 1986)
Title: Two Fat Lambs (Cramer 395)
Year: 1974
Medium: Lithograph on laid paper, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 30, X
Image Size: 7 ...
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Multitude II Henry Moore yorkshire landscape black and white abstract drawing
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from t...
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Late 20th Century Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Sculpture Motives
By Henry Moore
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Henry Moore. "Sculpture Motives" is a semi-abstract, figurative drawing, ink, watercolor, and wax crayon on paper in beige, white, and black platte by British modern art...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Wax Crayon, Ink, Watercolor
The Forest Henry Moore drawing of Yorkshire landscape for W.H. Auden poetry book
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from t...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Seven Sculptural Ideas - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1973
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original lithography artwork in 1973 by the British artist Henry Moore (Castleford, 1898 - Much Hadham, 1986).
Hand-signed, numbered and dated on the lower right.
Limited edition of 65 prints.
Good condition.
Original print reproducing several sketches of sculptures with Moore's typical shapes. Standing out for the high definition of shapes, our contemporary artwork.
Henry Moore (1898-1986) focused on the hole, or void, as an important element in sculptural design. His well-known reclining female nudes combine the organic jargon central to Moore’s philosophy: bone shapes, eroded rocks, and geologic formations to communicate the human form’s fluidity, dynamism, and evocative nature. The reclining figures were originally inspired by a photograph Moore acquired of a Chac Mool...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Three Reclining Figures on Pedestals - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 38x56 cm.
Lithograph in colors - Signed in pencil lower right - Numbered in pencil lower left (there were also 15 artist’s proofs) - Printed at the Curwen Studio, ...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Eight Sculptural Ideas - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1973
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Eight Sculptural Ideas is an original lithograph realized by the British artist Henry Moore (Castleford, 1898 - Much Hadham, 1986).
Hand-signed and...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Henry Moore, "Pandora and The Imprisoned Statues, " hand signed
By Henry Moore
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a rare trial proof created by Henry Moore in 1950. It is from a portfolio entitled Promethee, which contained lithographic illustrations by Moore, which was published i...
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1950s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Thin-lipped Armourer I: black drawing based on Auden poetry, Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
This darkly-shaded portrait of two figures is one of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from a...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
The Cavern: abstract black drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from t...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Sculptural Objects, Surrealist Screenprint by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Henry Moore, British (1898 - 1986)
Title: Sculptural Objects
Year: 1949
Medium: Lithograph, signed and dated in the plate
Edition: 3000
Size...
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Henry Moore - Original Lithograph
By Henry Moore
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Henry Moore - Original Lithograph
1977
Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm
From the art review XXe siècle
Unsigned and unumbered as issued
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1970s Surrealist Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Sketches of Auden: black drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
This black and white portrait drawing is one of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist and numbered 8/25 lower right in pencil.
This print features a pair of sketches...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Bridge: abstract black drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from t...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Two Heads by Henry Moore abstract black and white figure portrait Auden
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from t...
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Late 20th Century Realist Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Henry Moore, "Fantasy", original etching
By Henry Moore
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original etching created by Henry Moore in 1967. This piece is hand signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 50 on Japon paper. There are also two proofs on...
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1960s Surrealist Henry Moore Art
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Etching
Three Reclining Figures on Pedestals - Original Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph, 1976.
DImensions: 57x78 cm.
Lithograph in colors - Signed in pencil lower right - Numbered in pencil lower left (there were also 15 artist’s proofs) - Printed at the Cur...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Proofs of signature
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Very interesting proofs of signature by Henry Moore, on the letterhead of "The Henry Moore Foundation", watermarked "Conqueror" and laid paper. With some notes written in pencil on t...
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1980s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Paper
WOMAN'S HEAD
By Henry Moore
Located in Portland, ME
Moore, Henry. WOMAN'S HEAD. Cramer 630. Color lithograph, 1981. Edition of 50, numbered 9/50 and signed in pencil. 8 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches, 222 x 250 mm. plus full maargins. In excellen...
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1980s Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Split Stone: abstract drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
This abstract, black and white drawing is one of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an ed...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Lullaby: Sleeping Head
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Paper: 25.25 x 20.5 in. / 64.1 X 52 cm.
Image: 10.75 x 11.5 in / 27.3 x 29.2 cm.
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 bo...
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Late 20th Century Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Three Reclining Figures - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
The lithograph by Henry Moore is hand signed. This original artwork is from an edition of 50 prints. The prints have been printed at the Curwen Studio and published by Galleria Marino in Rome in 1976 in just 50 copies. "Three Reclining Figures...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
The Reclining Figures - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1971
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed.
Edition of 75 prints.
Published in the catalogue "Henry Moore: The Graphic Work 1931-1972", Gerald Cramer Editeur, Geneva 1973, N. 180.
Very Good Conditions.
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1970s Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Three Reclining Figures on Pedestals - Lithograph by Henry Moore - 1976
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph, 1976.
DImensions: 57x78 cm.
Lithograph in colors - Signed in pencil lower right - Numbered 28/50 lower left (there were also 15 artist’s proofs) - Printed at the Curwen ...
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1970s Contemporary Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Glenkiln Cross, Plate II - Etching by Henry Moore - 1973
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 22 x 16 cm.
This artwork by Henry Moore is hand signed, numbered and dated. This original aquatint is from an edition of 100 prints. This wonderful etching represe...
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1970s Henry Moore Art
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Etching, Aquatint
"Sculptural Objects, " Original Color Lithograph signed by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sculptural Objects" is an original color lithograph by Henry Moore. The artist signed the piece lower right. This is from an edition of 3,000. It features abstract, biomorphic figur...
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1940s Surrealist Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Multitude I
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Henry Moore
Multitude (from Auden Portfolio)
Lithograph
1973
Reference: Cramer 287
collections: Tate Collection
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20th Century Abstract Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
SIX HEADS - OLYMPIANS
By Henry Moore
Located in Portland, ME
Moore, Henry (British, 1898-1986). SIX HEADS - OLYMPIANS. (C. 657), 1983. Lithograph in colors on Arches paper, signed in pencil and numbered XXV/XXXV (Artist's Proofs additional to ...
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1980s Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Three Reclining Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph, 1976.
DImensions: 57x78 cm.
Printed at the Curwen Studio and published by Rome’s Galleria Marino in 1976 in just 50 copies, Three Reclining Figures...
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Seated Figures - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Proof for unpublished edition.
Commissioned by School prints Ltd London but never edited. A few trial proofs on English cartridge printed by W S Cowell Ltd Ipswich.
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Henry Moore, "Stone Reclining Figure II", lithograph in color, hand signed
By Henry Moore
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original lithograph in six colors by Henry Moore, created in 1978. It is hand signed and numbered in Roman numerals from an edition of 15 proofs, aside the edition of 50 on Rives...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Les Poetes, La Poesie
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Title: Les Poetes, La Poesie
Year: 1976
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: 110
Paper: Arches
Paper size: 18...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Les Poetes, La Poesie, Front Page
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Title: Les Poetes, La Poesie, Front Page
Year: 1976
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: 110
Paper: Arches
Paper...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Henry Moore, "Dromedary", original etching, signed
By Henry Moore
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original etching, aquatint and roulette by Henry Moore, created in 1981. It is from Moore's album of 15 original etchings, entitled "Animals in the Zoo". Henry Moore...
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1980s Realist Henry Moore Art
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Etching
Three Reclining Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Title: Three Reclining Figures
Year: 1976
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: 110
Paper: Arches
I...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Three Standing Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, titled "Three Standing Figures," 1976, in an original color lithograph on Arches paper by British artist Henry Moore, 1898-1986. It is hand signed with initials in pencil. It was published by Association de Bibliophiles Art et Poesie, and printed by Curwen Studio, London. From the suite, La Poesie, Les Poetes. From the edition of 110. Catalogue raisonne by Cramer, plate #323. In excellent condition. It is beautifully framed in a custom wooden gold frame with gold color bevel and fabric matting.
Henry Spencer Moore...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Ideas From a Sketchbook
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Title: Ideas From a Sketchbook
Year: 1976
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: 110
Paper: Arches
Image size: 18.5 x 15 inches
paper size:...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Standing Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Colograph. Printed in three colours: yellow, blue grey and black.
Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 75
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Henry Moore 1949 School Prints Red Sculpture Lithograph "sculptural Objects"
By Henry Moore
Located in Surfside, FL
Henry Moore (British, 1898 - 1986)
"Sculptural Objects" - 1949
Lithograph, signed in the plate.
Mounted to backing sheet support
Image Size: 19.5 x 30 in.
Sheet Size: 22 x 32.5 i...
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Reclining mother and child with grey background
By Henry Moore
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Original lithograph, 1983. Edition of 50 signed and numbered impressions on Arches paper.
Art and Sport portfolio: The Yugoslav Olympic Committee of the Winter Olympic Games Sarajevo...
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1980s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Lithograph
Reclining Figure - 20th Century, Bronze, Sculpture by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Conceived circa 1936-37 and cast in 1959 in an edition of 6.
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1930s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Bronze
Sculptural Ideas 4
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Etching and aquatint on Fabriano paper.
Signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 50 recto.
Printed by 2 RC Editrice, Rome and published by Raymond Spencer Company for the...
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1980s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Sculptural Ideas 3
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Etching and aquatint on Fabriano paper.
Signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 50 recto.
Printed by 2 RC Editrice, Rome and published by Raymond Spencer Company for the...
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1980s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Reclining Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Henry Moore
Reclining Figures
1940
Chalk, pen and watercolour on paper
25.4 x 43.2 cms (10 x 17 ins)
HM15852
Provenance:
Willard Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York, ac...
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Color Pencil, Watercolor
Shell Skirt
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Reclining Girl: Shell Skirt
1980
Bronze with a dark brown patina
S. 4 3/10 x 7 1/5 x 3 1/10 in. (11 x 18.2 x 7.8 cm)
Edition: 3/9
Signed and numbered
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1980s Henry Moore Art
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Bronze
Reclining Figure Idea for Metal Sculpture
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
1982
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper
Sheet: 17 7/10 x 22 in.
Edition of 50
Signed and numbered in pencil, lower margin
Unframed, excellent condition
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1980s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Eight Sculptural Ideas, Girl Writing
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
1973
Lithograph in colors, on wove paper
Sheet: 21 1/10 x 29 7/10 in.
Edition of 35
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil, lower margin
Unframed, excellent condition
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Sculptural Form
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
1962 (cast in 1967)
Bronze
S. 8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.
Edition of 9
Signed
Category
1960s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Bronze
Sculptural Form
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
1962 (cast 1967)
Bronze
8 x 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 12.1 cm)
Edition of 9
Signed
Category
1960s Abstract Henry Moore Art
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Bronze
Study of Madonna & Child - 20th Century, Wash & pencil on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed lower right
Provenance: The Artist
By whom gifted to Duncan Guthrie, 1952
Private Collection, UK
Reference: HMF 2186b
This drawing is one of the preparatory studies...
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Watercolor, Wax, Pencil
Standing and Seated Figures - 20th Century, Crayon & ink on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Coloured crayon, ink and pencil
Signed lower right
The Henry Moore Foundation has suggested a date of 1948 for the drawing and that it originally was part of the 1947-49 sketchbook
...
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1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Ink, Crayon, Pencil
Fourteen Ideas for Sculpture - 20th Century, Watercolour on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Pencil, wax crayon, watercolour wash, pen and ink, crayon on cream medium weight wove
Signed with pen and ink lower left 'Moore/39'
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1930s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Crayon, Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Baby's Head - 20th Century, Unique cast concrete sculpture by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Cast concrete
Unique
Reference: LH1/35
Provenance
Mr & Mrs Rowland Howarth
Thence by descent
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1920s Modern Henry Moore Art
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Concrete
Pointed Reclining Figure
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pencil, charcoal, chalk, chinagraph, wax crayon, wash, ballpoint pen and gouache on paper
Category
Late 20th Century Henry Moore Art
Materials
Chalk, Charcoal, Wax Crayon, Gouache, Ballpoint Pen, Pencil
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore frequently used the wax resist process in his drawings, which involved sketching the forms in wax crayon and coating the drawing with a wash of gray watercolor. He then went in with black ink, gray and black crayons and white watercolor. Find a selection of Henry Moore artwork from top art dealers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Henry Moore created sculptures for a few reasons. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, he had an early interest in being a sculptor, and in 1921, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Art in London. As he would explain, this is where he was particularly inspired to pursue his sculpting practice: “Even when I was a student I was totally preoccupied by sculpture in its full spatial richness, and if I spent a lot of time at the British Museum in those days, it was because so much of the primitive sculpture there was distinguished by complete cylindrical realization.” He also had an interest in exploring how the human body connected to landscapes. He often produced works with specific locations in mind, considering how his figures would relate to the space around them. His forms are usually abstractions of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures, and are often pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Henry Moore art.
- Why did Henry Moore draw sheep?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Henry Moore drew sheep for a few reasons. The British artist thought sheep were peaceful and found watching them graze to be relaxing. He also liked how they stood out against the landscape due to their coloring, likening it to the way a statue draws the eye away from the rest of its surroundings. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Opinions vary as to what Henry Moore's most famous piece is. Since the British artist's semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures are often public works of art, many have become well known. Among them are Reclining Figure: Festival (1951), Harlow Family Group (1954-5), Helmet Head No. 4: Interior/Exterior (1963), The Arch (1963-69) and Mother and Child (1983). On 1stDibs, find a variety of Henry Moore art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore moved to London to study art and often visited the British Museum where he was inspired by ancient sculptures from Egypt, Africa and Mexico. His sculptures have a semi-abstract nature, but he often dabbled in other styles of art. Moore even created his own form of modernism with an eye toward the abstract. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore was a prolific artist and it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many pieces of art he created. The Henry Moore Foundation lists that their online catalogue of his works currently features more than 11,000 sculptures, drawings, tapestries, textiles and graphics. That’s a significant number indeed and does not represent all of his contributions to the art world. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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