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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, "Reclining Woman IV, " hand signed lithograph
By Henry Moore
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Henry Moore
Reclining Woman IV
1980/81
Original lithograph in colors on Rives paper
Hand signed in pencil
11/50 from the edition of 50
Catalogue Number: 594
Image Size: 19 x 24 1/8 ...
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
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
Seated Figure Etching on Paper, Hand Signed, Framed, 1979, 49/50
By Henry Moore
Located in Aventura, FL
Etching on paper. Hand signed lower right by Henry Moore. Hand numbered 49/50 lower left. Sheet size 18.5 x 15 inches. Image size 8.625 x 6.5 inches. Frame size: approx. 24 x 2...
Category
1970s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
