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Henry Moore — Ideas for Sculpture
Henry Moore

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

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Henry Moore, 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
Year
1980
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sketch Format, Abstract Art, Mixed Media Drawing, Mid Century Modern, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, British Artist, Muted Tones, Renowned Sculptor, Works on Paper, Figure Studies

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