Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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
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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Figure Allonges
By Henry Moore
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Figures Allonges
Color Lithograph, 1971
Unsigned (as usual)
Published: XXe Siecle, Volume 33, 1971
Published by G. di San Lazzaro for A. Maeght, Paris
Printed by Mourlot, Paris
Editi...
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Three Seated Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on paper.
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
paper size: 40 x 50 cm
framed: 46.8 x 59.4 cm
Edition of 75
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Eight Reclining Figures I
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Lithograph printed in colours on Japon nacré paper
77 x 57 cm
hand-signed by the artist
H.C from an aside edition of 50
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1960s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Reclining Figure Idea for Metal Sculpture
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
A striking piece by Moore also presented in the Tate collection. Lithograph in colours, on Rives paper. A Printer’s Proof outside of a limited edition of 50, initialed in pencil.
Ye...
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1980s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Paper, Lithograph
Picture Book - Etching by Henry Moore - 1967
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Edition of 50 pieces.
Printed on Japon Ancien by the printer Frelaut Lacouriere, Paris.
Published in the catalogue "Henry Moore: The Graphic Work 1931-1972", Gerald Cr...
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1960s Contemporary Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Etching
Five Ideas for Sculpture
By Henry Moore
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Five Ideas for Sculpture
Lithograph, 1981
Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist lower margin. (see photos)
Edition: (35/50) 50
There were also 15 Roman Numeral artist's proofs....
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1950s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Eight Reclining Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Lithograph printed in colours on Japon paper
Signed and dated lower left: Moore, 67
76 x 55 cm
Printer's copy
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1960s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Henry Moore 1973 Lithograph edition 28/75 Sculpture Figures Reclining Nudes
By Henry Moore
Located in Surfside, FL
Henry Spencer Moore (1898 – 1986)
Moore was born in Castleford, the son of a coal miner. He 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 later endowing the Henry Moore Foundation, which continues to support education and promotion of the arts.
After the Great War, Moore received an ex-serviceman's grant to continue his education and in 1919 he became a student at the Leeds School of Art (now Leeds College of Art), which set up a sculpture studio especially for him. At the college, he met Barbara Hepworth, a fellow student who would also become a well-known British sculptor, and began a friendship and gentle professional rivalry that lasted for many years. In Leeds, Moore also had access to the modernist works in the collection of Sir Michael Sadler, the University Vice-Chancellor, which had a pronounced effect on his development. In 1921, Moore won a scholarship to study at the Royal College of Art in London, along with Hepworth and other Yorkshire contemporaries. While in London, Moore extended his knowledge of primitive art and sculpture, studying the ethnographic collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum.
Moore's familiarity with primitivism and the influence of sculptors such as Constantin Brâncuși, Jacob Epstein, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Frank Dobson led him to the method of direct carving, in which imperfections in the material and marks left by tools became part of the finished sculpture. After Moore married, the couple moved to a studio in Hampstead at 11a Parkhill Road NW3, joining a small colony of avant-garde artists who were taking root there. Shortly afterward, Hepworth and her second husband Ben Nicholson moved into a studio around the corner from Moore, while Naum Gabo, Roland Penrose, Cecil Stephenson and the art critic Herbert Read also lived in the area (Read referred to the area as "a nest of gentle artists"). This led to a rapid cross-fertilization of ideas that Read would publicise, helping to raise Moore's public profile. The area was also a stopping-off point for many refugee artists, architects and designers from continental Europe en route to America—some of whom would later commission works from Moore.
In 1932, after six year's teaching at the Royal College, Moore took up a post as the Head of the Department of Sculpture at the Chelsea School of Art. Artistically, Moore, Hepworth and other members of The Seven and Five Society would develop steadily more abstract work, partly influenced by their frequent trips to Paris and their contact with leading progressive artists, notably Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Jean Arp and Alberto Giacometti. Moore flirted with Surrealism, joining Paul Nash's modern art movement "Unit One", in 1933. In 1934, Moore visited Spain; he visited the cave of Altamira (which he described as the "Royal Academy of Cave Painting"), Madrid, Toledo and Pamplona. Moore made his first visit to America when a retrospective exhibition of his work opened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.[28]
Before the war, Moore had been approached by educator Henry Morris, who was trying to reform education with his concept of the Village College. Morris had engaged Walter Gropius as the architect for his second village college at Impington near Cambridge, and he wanted Moore to design a major public sculpture for the site.
In the 1950s, Moore began to receive increasingly significant commissions. He exhibited Reclining Figure: Festival at the Festival of Britain in 1951, and in 1958 produced a large marble reclining figure for the UNESCO building in Paris. With many more public works of art, the scale of Moore's sculptures grew significantly and he started to employ an increasing number of assistants to work with him at Much Hadham, including Anthony Caro and Richard Wentworth.
Moore produced at least three significant examples of architectural sculpture during his career. In 1928, despite his own self-described extreme reservations, he accepted his first public commission for West Wind for the London Underground Building at 55 Broadway in London, joining the company of Jacob Epstein and Eric Gill..At an introductory speech in New York City for an exhibition of one of the finest modernist sculptors, Alberto Giacometti, Sartre spoke of The beginning and the end of history...
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Violet Torso on Orange Stripes
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Lithograph in four colours on Japon nacré paper
Image: 16.5 x 19.7 cm
Edition of 75
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
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1960s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Two Women Bathing Child II
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph. One of 25 numbered artist's proofs, aside from the edition of 50. Signed, inscribed "AP" and numbered X/XXV in pencil by Moore. Print...
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Color, Lithograph
Lullaby Sketches: black white drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire lands
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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Seven Sculpture Ideas I - ETCHING, AQUATINT and ROULETTE in TEN COLORS
By Henry Moore
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Seven Sculpture Ideas I (Cramer 589)
Etching, aquatint and roulette in 10 colors, 1982, on Arches, signed in pencil.
39/50 From the numbered edition of 50.
Published by The Raymond ...
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1980s Surrealist Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint
Four Mother and Child Studies
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color etching and aquatint with strong colors. Signed and numbered 80/100 in pencil. Printed and published by Il Bisonte, Florence.
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1970s Modern Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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Color, Etching, Aquatint
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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Creole Lady, from: Poetry
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
HENRY MOORE 1898-1986
Castleford 1898-1986 Perry Green (British)
Title: Creole Lady, from: Poetry La Poésie, 1973
Technique: Original Hand Signed Lithograph in Colours on Arches ...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
"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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Etching
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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Dame Creole
By Henry Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Title: Dame Creole
Year: 1976
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: 110
Paper: Arches
Image size: 18.5 x 15 inches
paper size: 18.5 x 15 i...
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1970s Abstract Henry Moore Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
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 Abstract Prints
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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 Abstract Prints
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Paper, Lithograph
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.