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Henry Moore — Page from Sketchbook: Two Sculptural Figures on Green Background
Henry Moore

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

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2017

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Henry Moore, 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
Year
1948
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sculptural Study, 20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Intimate Format, British Artist, Sketchbook Drawing, Abstract Figures, Figurative Art, Modernism, Renowned Sculptor, Abstract Forms, Green Tones, Mixed Media on Paper, Sculpture Study, Modern Master

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