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Why did Henry Moore draw hands?
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Henry Moore drew hands to symbolize the passage of time. His series of drawings depicting his own hands in old age and other elderly people's hands were meant to represent the effects of work and living on the human body. Much of Moore's work reflected on the human form, including his large bronze sculptures. Explore a diverse assortment of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
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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...
Category
1970s Abstract Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Henry Moore Two Standing Women 1983 Cast Bronze Sculpture Signed Edition of 9
By Henry Moore
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Henry Moore
Title: Two Standing Women
Medium: Cast Bronze Sculpture
Edition: 1/9
Size: 6.5" x 4" x 2.75"
Year: 1983
Inscription: Incised signature and edition number 1/9 on b...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Madonna and Child by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in New Orleans, LA
Henry Moore
1898-1986 British
Madonna and Child
Signed "Moore" (on reverse)
Bronze
Henry Moore was the preeminent British sculptor of the modern era, whose works blended abstract...
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculptures: Dark Interior
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Lithograph on paper.
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Paper size: 43 x 52 cm
Framed 48.3 x 57.4 cm
Edition of 75
Henry Moore’s prints are a vital aspect of his artistic lega...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Henry Moore "Four Standing Figures" Signed Color Lithograph, 1978, Ed. 50
By Henry Moore
Located in Miami, FL
HENRY MOORE (1898–1986) – "FOUR STANDING FIGURES"
Color Lithograph on Wove Paper ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Custom Conservation Frame
A SCULPTOR’S MEDITATION ON THE STANDING FIGU...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Violet Torso on Orange Stripes
By Henry Moore
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Signed: Moore (in pencil, lower, left)
& Moore 67 (in reverse in stone, lower, right)
" Violet Torso on Orange Stripes ", 1967
Lithograph in four...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
