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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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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...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Henry Moore OM CH FBA, Signed and numbered lithograph, 'Lullaby from Auden Poems
By Henry Moore
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Henry spencer Moore OM CH FBA (British 1898-1986)
Lullaby, from Auden Poems (Cramer 277)
Lithograph, on hand made Hodgkinson paper
Signed and numbered ‘P. P. VIII/X Moore’ (under the...
Category
20th Century Modern 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
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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
Untitled I (San Lazzaro and Friends Series)
By Henry Moore
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Moore, Henry
Title: Untitled I (San Lazzaro and Friends Series)
Series: San Lazzaro and Friends
Date: 1975
Medium: Lithograph
Framed Dimensions: 19.5" x 23.5"
Signature...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
