
Ideas for Sculpture
1980
A dynamic and exploratory work on paper, this piece showcases Henry Moore's characteristic method of generating sculptural ideas through drawing, layering pencil, wax crayon, watercolour, pastel wash, and ballpoint pen to build rich, textured forms. The interplay of media creates a sense of mass and volume, as biomorphic and abstract figures emerge from the surface with the same monumental weight found in his three-dimensional work. The Bockingford white wove paper provides a luminous ground that allows the translucent washes to glow against the darker drawn lines, offering an intimate glimpse into Moore's creative process.
- Medium
- pencil, wax crayon, watercolour, pastel wash and ballpoint pen on Bockingford white wove paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 26, 2018
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