Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 9 by Henry Moore
Working Model for Three Piece No. 3: Vertebrae by Henry Moore
A Silvery Day West of the Needles, Isle of Wight by Henry Moore
A Sunny Morning, Southwold by Henry Moore
Albury Heath, Surrey by Henry Moore
Off Leigh-on-Sea, Essex by Henry Moore
Rough Weather in the Mediterranean by Henry Moore
Rough Weather on the Coast of Cumberland by Henry Moore
Sea Piece by Henry Moore
Seascape (Mussel Gatherers) by Henry Moore
Weather Moderating, Fishing Boats Going Out by Henry Moore
Two Piece Reclining Figure: Points by Henry Moore

Where to See Henry Moore

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About Henry Moore

British · 1898–1986

A miner's son who carved one reclining figure for fifty years, drew Blitz shelters in the Underground, and put bronzes on plazas across the world.

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Portrait of Henry Moore
Museums73
Countries15
Most worksIsrael Museum, Jerusalem · 30 works
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Where to see Henry Moore

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23 more museums hold works by Henry Moore with smaller collections, not listed here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Henry Moore sculptures?
    Henry Moore's works can be seen at Israel Museum, National Gallery of Art, Hakone Open-Air Museum, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • When did Henry Moore start sculpting?
    Henry Spencer Moore had an early desire to become a sculptor. In 1921, he won a Royal Exhibition Scholarship to study sculpture at the Royal Academy of Art.
  • Did Henry Moore fight in ww2?
    Henry Moore served in the military during World War I. Later, he drew Londoners sheltering from the Blitz in Underground stations during the Second World War.
  • Who was Henry Moore inspired by?
    Henry Moore was inspired by the vitality of ancient and primitive sculpture. He revived this inspiration in his works.
  • Why did Henry Moore make sculptures?
    Henry Moore made sculptures to overcome something less sophisticated and less arbitrary. He groped for something that was neither in the 'subject' nor in the 'form'.
  • Was Henry Moore a sculptor?
    Henry Spencer Moore had an early desire to become a sculptor, but he began his career as a teacher in Castleford. In 1921, he won a Royal Exhibition Scholarship to study sculpture at the Royal Academy of Art.
  • What is Henry Moore best known for?
    Henry Spencer Moore is most famous for his massive, organic, semi-abstract bronze sculptures that have been placed in public spaces around the world. Less well known are his many drawings, including some of Londoners sheltering from the Blitz in Underground stations during the Second World War.
  • What is Henry Moore most famous for?
    Henry Spencer Moore is most famous for his massive, organic, semi-abstract bronze sculptures that have been placed in public spaces around the world. Less well known are his many drawings, including some of Londoners sheltering from the Blitz in Underground stations during the Second World War.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Henry Moore's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Milwaukee Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Toledo Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Buffalo AKG Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Kettle's Yard Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum North Carolina Museum of Art Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Susie Hodge, Art Heist Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book guggenheim-guhe00solo Used for: biography.
  9. [9] book guggenheim-handboo00pegg Used for: biography.

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