Henry Moore
British, 1898 - 1986
Henry Spencer Moore (1898–1986) was a pioneering British sculptor known for his monumental, semi-abstract works in bronze and stone. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore pursued art after serving in World War I, studying at Leeds School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art in London.
Moore transformed modern sculpture by drawing inspiration from the human form, as well as from natural objects like bones, stones, and shells. His approach blended elements of ancient and non-Western art, resulting in a distinctive visual language that emphasized organic shapes and tactile surfaces. A key figure in the direct carving movement, Moore believed in revealing the natural beauty and character of his chosen materials.
Among his most iconic themes were the reclining figure and the mother-and-child motif, which appeared repeatedly throughout his career. From the mid-20th century onward, Moore created numerous major public commissions, with works installed in institutions and open spaces around the world, including the United Nations headquarters in Paris and the Lincoln Center in New York.
Moore also produced an extensive body of drawings, prints, and maquettes. In 1977, he established the Henry Moore Foundation to support the arts and preserve his legacy. Today, his former home and studios at Perry Green serve as a museum and educational center, continuing to inspire new generations of artists and admirers.
Moore transformed modern sculpture by drawing inspiration from the human form, as well as from natural objects like bones, stones, and shells. His approach blended elements of ancient and non-Western art, resulting in a distinctive visual language that emphasized organic shapes and tactile surfaces. A key figure in the direct carving movement, Moore believed in revealing the natural beauty and character of his chosen materials.
Among his most iconic themes were the reclining figure and the mother-and-child motif, which appeared repeatedly throughout his career. From the mid-20th century onward, Moore created numerous major public commissions, with works installed in institutions and open spaces around the world, including the United Nations headquarters in Paris and the Lincoln Center in New York.
Moore also produced an extensive body of drawings, prints, and maquettes. In 1977, he established the Henry Moore Foundation to support the arts and preserve his legacy. Today, his former home and studios at Perry Green serve as a museum and educational center, continuing to inspire new generations of artists and admirers.
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