Henry Moore Contemporary 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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Creator: Henry Moore
Henry Moore Modernist Prints
By Henry Moore
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Moore prints, from the limited edition folio entitled "The Drawings of Henry Moore", published by Curt Valentin, New York, 1946. They have been professionally matted and framed...
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Henry Moore Color Lithography, circa 1971
By Henry Moore
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithographic reproduction of Henry Moore's work for Bolaffiarte
Made in England, circa 1971.
Copy 279 of 5000 limited copies.
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Henry Moore Signed Leopard Framed Lithograph from His Animals in the Zoo Series
By Henry Moore
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This signed and numbered lithograph was done by the very well known British artist and sculptor Henry Moore in approximately 1980-1982 in his Modernist style. This lithograph comes f...
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Henry Moore Lithograph Studies of Three Standing Figures in Gilt Frame
By Henry Moore
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Moore lithograph, entitled Studies of Three Standing Figures, English, circa 1960s. Beautifully framed in a 22 karat gold reeded frame with silk...
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Henry Moore 'Black on Red' Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, 1963
By Henry Moore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and red lithograph by the famed American sculptor Henry Moore. Limited edition of 63/65, signed and numbered in pencil.
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Henry Moore, English, 1898-1986, "Eight Sculptural Ideas, Girl Writing"
By Henry Moore
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Henry Moore, English, 1898-1986.
"Eight Sculptural Ideas, Girl Writing".
Signed in pencil, dated 73 and inscribed Artist's proof.
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- Why did Henry Moore draw hands?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Henry 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 6, 2024Henry Moore's style of art was modern. He is best known for his monumental bronze sculptures, which are installed around the world, often as public art. He used abstract forms of the human body, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. His more abstract forms are generally pierced or contain hollow spaces. Many critics have likened the undulating shapes of his reclining figures to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace. On 1stDibs, find an 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024How much a Henry Moore statue is worth depends on its history, condition and other factors. In 2022, his Reclining Figure: Festival, created for the 1951 Festival of Britain, set an auction record for the artist when it sold for $31 million. The piece is a good example of the artist's forms, which are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting a mother and child or reclining figure. Moore's works are often suggestive of the female body, apart from a period in the 1950s when he sculpted family groups. If you own a Henry Moore statue, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can help you determine its estimated value. Shop an assortment of Henry Moore art on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, Barbara Hepworth knew Henry Moore. They met while she was attending the Leeds School of Art in the 1920s. Moore and Hepworth maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Along with Paul Nash and Ben Nicholson, the two founded the Unit One art movement in 1933. The movement's purpose was to promote avant-garde art in the UK. Explore a wide variety of Barbara Hepworth art.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Yes, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth were friends. The two met at the Leeds School of Art in the UK and maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Both Hepworth and Moore were members of Unit One, a group of British artists who sought to educate the public about avant-garde art during the 1930s. Shop a selection of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth 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.