Henry Moore Art
British, 1898-1986
Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA was an English artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures, which are located around the world as public works of art. As well as sculpture, Moore produced many drawings, including a series depicting Londoners sheltering from the Blitz during the Second World War, along with other prints and graphic works on paper.
His forms are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. Moore's works are usually suggestive of the female body, apart from a phase in the 1950s when he sculpted family groups. His forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace.
Moore became well known through his carved marble and larger-scale abstract cast bronze sculptures, and was instrumental in introducing a particular form of modernism to the United Kingdom. His ability in later life to fulfil large-scale commissions made him exceptionally wealthy. Despite this, he lived frugally; most of the money he earned went toward endowing the Henry Moore Foundation, which continues to support education and promotion of the arts.
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Artist: Henry Moore
Dealer: Osborne Samuel Gallery
Standing Figures
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Colograph. Printed in three colours: yellow, blue grey and black.
Signed, dated and numbered from the edition of 75
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Seated Figures - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Proof for unpublished edition.
Commissioned by School prints Ltd London but never edited. A few trial proofs on English cartridge printed by W S Cowell Ltd Ipswich.
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Reclining Figure - 20th Century, Bronze, Sculpture by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Conceived circa 1936-37 and cast in 1959 in an edition of 6.
Category
1930s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Bronze
Study of Madonna & Child - 20th Century, Wash & pencil on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed lower right
Provenance: The Artist
By whom gifted to Duncan Guthrie, 1952
Private Collection, UK
Reference: HMF 2186b
This drawing is one of the preparatory studies...
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Wax, Watercolor, Pencil
Standing and Seated Figures - 20th Century, Crayon & ink on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Coloured crayon, ink and pencil
Signed lower right
The Henry Moore Foundation has suggested a date of 1948 for the drawing and that it originally was part of the 1947-49 sketchbook
...
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Crayon, Ink, Pencil
Fourteen Ideas for Sculpture - 20th Century, Watercolour on paper by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Pencil, wax crayon, watercolour wash, pen and ink, crayon on cream medium weight wove
Signed with pen and ink lower left 'Moore/39'
Category
1930s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil, Crayon, Ink
Baby's Head - 20th Century, Unique cast concrete sculpture by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Cast concrete
Unique
Reference: LH1/35
Provenance
Mr & Mrs Rowland Howarth
Thence by descent
Category
1920s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Concrete
Two Women Bathing Child II - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Aside from the edition of 200. A Printer's proof from the archive of Stanley Jones, printer at Curwen Prints Ltd where the edition was executed.
Category
1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Four Mother and Child Studies - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed and numbered in pencil from the edition of 100
Category
1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Reclining Figure with Red Stripes - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
From the edition of 250. Signed and numbered in pencil
Category
1970s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Standing Figures - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated & numbered in pencil from the edition of 50.
Printed by W.S. Cowell Lt, Ipswich & published by School Prints Ltd, London.
Category
1950s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Reclining Mother and Child with Grey Background - Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed and numbered in pencil
Category
1980s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Standing Figures - 20th Century, Print by Henry Moore
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
From the album `Meditations on the Effigy'
Signed and numbered in pencil VIII/X aside from the edition
Category
1960s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Lithograph
Family Group
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Pencil, wax crayon, watercolour, pen & ink on paper
Signed & dated 'Moore/44' lower right, titled 'Family Group' upper centre & inscribed '21' upper right
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pencil
Ideas for Sculpture
By Henry Moore
Located in London, GB
Signed lower right and inscribed verso
Category
1940s Modern Henry Moore Art
Materials
Crayon, Pencil, Watercolor
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore frequently used the wax resist process in his drawings, which involved sketching the forms in wax crayon and coating the drawing with a wash of gray watercolor. He then went in with black ink, gray and black crayons and white watercolor. Find a selection of Henry Moore artwork from top art dealers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore’s sculptures often represented the connection between the human body and landscapes. The underlying meaning is that humanity is shared with the natural world, and many of his large-scale sculptures were created to compliment the outdoor landscape where they were placed. You’ll find a selection of Henry Moore sculptures and sketches on 1stDibs.
- Why did Henry Moore draw sheep?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Henry 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Henry Moore created sculptures for a few reasons. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, he had an early interest in being a sculptor, and in 1921, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Art in London. As he would explain, this is where he was particularly inspired to pursue his sculpting practice: “Even when I was a student I was totally preoccupied by sculpture in its full spatial richness, and if I spent a lot of time at the British Museum in those days, it was because so much of the primitive sculpture there was distinguished by complete cylindrical realization.” He also had an interest in exploring how the human body connected to landscapes. He often produced works with specific locations in mind, considering how his figures would relate to the space around them. His forms are usually abstractions of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures, and are often pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many interpreters liken the undulating form of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Henry Moore art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore moved to London to study art and often visited the British Museum where he was inspired by ancient sculptures from Egypt, Africa and Mexico. His sculptures have a semi-abstract nature, but he often dabbled in other styles of art. Moore even created his own form of modernism with an eye toward the abstract. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore used holes in his sculptures to create the illusion that his work was growing from an empty center. His sculptures Oval with Points and Double Oval are two examples of the technique. You'll find a selection of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Henry Moore was a prolific artist and it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many pieces of art he created. The Henry Moore Foundation lists that their online catalogue of his works currently features more than 11,000 sculptures, drawings, tapestries, textiles and graphics. That’s a significant number indeed and does not represent all of his contributions to the art world. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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