Henry Moore Collectibles and Curiosities
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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Henry Moore Sculptures in Landscape - 1978 Clarkson N. Potter - 1st Edition
By Henry Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
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Circle: International Survey of Constructive Art
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Opinions vary as to what Henry Moore's most famous piece is. Since the British artist's semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures are often public works of art, many have become well known. Among them are Reclining Figure: Festival (1951), Harlow Family Group (1954-5), Helmet Head No. 4: Interior/Exterior (1963), The Arch (1963-69) and Mother and Child (1983). On 1stDibs, find 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.