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Why did Henry Moore draw sheep?
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Henry 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.
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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)....
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
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 ...
Category
1950s Post-War Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, 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
MAQUETTE FOR WARRIOR WITHOUT SHIELD
By Henry Moore
Located in Aventura, FL
Bronze sculpture with patina on base. Incised "Moore" outer right leg. Executed in 1952-1953, this work is from an edition of 9 plus 1 artist's proof. Size approx 8.25 x 3.5 x 4 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Moonlit Seascape, 19th Century by HENRY MOORE (1831-1895)
By Henry Moore
Located in Blackwater, GB
Moonlit Seascape, 19th Century
by HENRY MOORE (1831-1895) to $45,000
19th Century nocturne of a coastal seascape, oil on canvas by Henry Moore. Excellent quality and condition ext...
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil