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Henry Moore — Shelter Sketchbook (Two Seated Women) (C. 85)
Henry Moore

Shelter Sketchbook (Two Seated Women) (C. 85)

Henry Moore's 'Shelter Sketchbook (Two Seated Women)' is a complete portfolio containing 80 facsimile collotypes and one original lithograph on Japon nacré paper, housed in a crimson cloth-covered case. This comprehensive work documents Moore's figurative studies with accompanying text and justification by the artist.

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The complete set of 80 facsimile collotypes and one original lithograph in colors, on Japon nacré, with title, justification and text in English by Henry Moore, all contained in the original crimson cloth-covered portfolio.
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October 19, 2021

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Henry Moore, Shelter Sketchbook (Two Seated Women) (C. 85)

Henry Moore's 'Shelter Sketchbook (Two Seated Women)' is a complete portfolio containing 80 facsimile collotypes and one original lithograph on Japon nacré paper, housed in a crimson cloth-covered case. This comprehensive work documents Moore's figurative studies with accompanying text and justification by the artist.

Medium
The complete set of 80 facsimile collotypes and one original lithograph in colors, on Japon nacré, with title, justification and text in English by Henry Moore, all contained in the original crimson cloth-covered portfolio.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Series, Monochrome, Sculptural Drawing, Sketchbook, Portrait, Modern, British, Lithograph, Figurative, Seated figures

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