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What is Henry Moore's most famous piece?

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What is Henry Moore's most famous piece?
Opinions 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.
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original lithograph
By Henry Moore
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This original Henry Moore lithograph was printed in 1972 for XXe Siecle and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Size 12 1/4 x 9 3/8 inches (310 x 238 mm)....
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1970s Prints and Multiples

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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 31 x 31 cm - framed Edition of 75 Hand-signed and numbered by the artist Henry Moore’s prints are a vital aspect of his artistic lega...
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Studies for Sculpture on Blue Grey Background - Signed Lithograph, #30/60
By Henry Moore
Located in Soquel, CA
Studies for Sculpture on Blue Grey Background - Signed Lithograph, #30/60 Lithograph of six studies for a sculpture by Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986). These six drawings depict a ...
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1950s Post-War Figurative Prints

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Laid Paper, 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 the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist and numbered 1/25 lower left in pencil. This print features small sketches of heads resting on forearms. Moore experimented with different angles, appearing to practice for the composition for Lullaby: Sleeping Head, which depicts a shadowy figure supporting the head of a sleeping woman. Lullaby: Sketches is a rare window into Moore’s process of composing an image. Delicate, single-line arms and hair reveal the sculptor’s equal talent as a draftsman. The imagery for Lullaby Sketches was inspired by Auden’s poem Lullaby. Lullaby was the first poem Moore read for this project, which begins: “Lay your sleeping head, my love / Human on my faithless arm; / Time and fevers burn away Individual beauty from / Thoughtful children, and the grave / Proves the child ephemeral: / But in my arms till break of day / Let the living creature lie, / Mortal, guilty, but to me / The entirely beautiful.” The Auden/Moore limited edition book and portfolio were exhibited on publication at the British Museum, London, with an accompanying catalogue. Lullaby Sketches is one of a group of lithographs...
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Late 20th Century Modern 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 Abstract Prints

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Etching

Three Piece Reclining Figure
By Henry Moore
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Henry Moore (1898-1986) is one of the most revered and influential British artists of the 20th century. While he worked in a number of different media and styles, Moore is best known...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

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