Field of Sheep
"Field of Sheep" by Henry Moore exemplifies the sculptor's characteristic abstraction of organic forms, translating the pastoral landscape and animals into smooth, biomorphic shapes that suggest rather than literally depict their subjects. Created in Moore's mature period, the work reflects his fascination with how natural forms could be simplified and distorted to convey emotional and spatial presence while maintaining a connection to the observed world. The piece demonstrates Moore's mastery of form and void, using negative space as actively as the sculptural volumes themselves to create a dynamic composition that invites viewing from multiple angles.
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Notes
LITERATURE H. Moore and K. Clark, Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook, London, 1972, p. 31, illustrated. A. Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore: Complete Drawings 1950-76, Vol. 4, Much Hadham, 2003, pp. 238-39, no. AG 72.31, HMF 3347, illustrated. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Pippa Jacomb Director, Head of Day Sale PJACOMB@CHRISTIES.COM +44 (0) 20 7389 2293
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale
March 19, 2026
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Sold: $17,000
Lot 142
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