
Page from Sketchbook: Two Sculptural Figures on Green Background
1948
Two abstracted human figures emerge from a rich green background, rendered in Moore's characteristic biomorphic style with swelling, organic forms that suggest both mass and vulnerability. The interplay of pencil, wax crayon, and watercolor creates a layered, textured surface where the waxy resist technique adds depth and luminosity to the composition. This sketchbook page reflects Moore's lifelong exploration of the reclining and standing figure as a vehicle for investigating sculptural volume and the relationship between form and space.
- Medium
- pencil, wax crayon and watercolor on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2017
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