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Henry Moore — Helmet Head No. 4: Interior-Exterior
Henry Moore

Helmet Head No. 4: Interior-Exterior

1963

A monumental bronze sculpture by Henry Moore, *Helmet Head No. 4: Interior-Exterior* explores the dynamic relationship between inner and outer forms, with a protective shell-like exterior encasing a distinct interior figure. The rich green patina enhances the organic, weathered quality of the bronze, while the copper accents add warmth and visual contrast to the work's complex surfaces. True to Moore's enduring fascination with the human figure, the piece evokes themes of containment, vulnerability, and the tension between concealment and exposure.

Medium
bronze with green patina and copper, on painted wood base

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Henry Moore, Helmet Head No. 4: Interior-Exterior, 1963

A monumental bronze sculpture by Henry Moore, *Helmet Head No. 4: Interior-Exterior* explores the dynamic relationship between inner and outer forms, with a protective shell-like exterior encasing a distinct interior figure. The rich green patina enhances the organic, weathered quality of the bronze, while the copper accents add warmth and visual contrast to the work's complex surfaces. True to Moore's enduring fascination with the human figure, the piece evokes themes of containment, vulnerability, and the tension between concealment and exposure.

Medium
bronze with green patina and copper, on painted wood base
Year
1963
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Biomorphic Form, Green Patina, Interior Exterior Theme, Figurative Abstraction, Male Artist, British Artist, Modernism, Renowned Sculptor, Interior Exterior Duality, Abstract Sculpture, Bronze Medium, Bronze Casting

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