Henry Moore
HENRY MOORE "THREE PIECE RECLINING FIGURE" BRONZE, 1963
Henry Moore (1898-1986) is one of the most revered and influential British artists of the 20th century, and one of the most important Modernist sculptors.
While he worked in a number of different media and styles, Moore is best known for his revolutionary work in bronze sculpture. His large-scale semi-abstract sculptures can be seen not only in institutions around the world, but in many outdoor public spaces as well.
The human figure is an essential motif in Moore’s oeuvre, a theme that he continuously explored throughout his illustrious career. This piece is a fantastic example of Moore’s work in bronze, albeit on a much more intimate scale.
Featuring a segmented reclining figure, this piece is indicative of Moore’s exploration with composition and flow. Like the best of Moore’s work, the unusual proportions exist in harmony, maintaining an unexpected semblance of balance and continuity.
Moore's aesthetic, whether expressed on paper or in three-dimensions, is simultaneously elegant yet slightly primitive. Moore's creations suggest they have been either reduced by time or the forces of nature but also demonstrate the artist's mastery at the stylization of the human body.Â
Today, Moore’s work is enjoyed across the globe with public sculptures spanning across 38 countries. His legacy is preserved by the Henry Moore Foundation, a registered charity in support of the arts, located in Perry Green, Hertfordshire where the artist lived and worked for 40 years.
For art lovers in Toronto, Henry Moore has a special relevancy and connection. The Art Gallery of Ontario has the world's largest collection of Moore's work, including over 900 works, mostly donated by the artist in the early 1970's. Furthermore, Toronto has two major public Moore sculptures "The Archer" (in front of City Hall), and "Large Two Forms" (in Grange Park, behind the AGO).
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"Three Piece Reclining Figure"
1963 (cast 1977)
Bronze
Edition 5 of 9
4.5"H 8.75"W 4.75"DÂ
Very good condition
Literature:
Henry Moore Complete Sculpture 1915-1986
Henry Moore Catalogue Raisonné: 1960-1969
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