Henry Moore
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"Seated figure"
Signed Moore. Executed in 1949. Bronze edition 7 + 1. Green patinated bronze, height 23 cm. Henry Moore Foundation, cat. no. LH 272 cast d.
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Provenance
Arild Wahlström Collection, Norway. Thence by descent within the family.
Literature
Henry Moore Complete Sculpture Volume 2 1949-1954, edited by Alan Bowness, 1986, no. 272, p. 26.
More information
Henry Moore (1898–1986) var en av de mest inflytelserika skulptörerna under 1900-talet, känd för sina abstrakta, organiska former som ofta hämtade inspiration från naturen och människokroppen. Han influerades av afrikansk och precolumbiansk konst samt av samtida konstnärer som Pablo Picasso och Alberto Giacometti. Samtidigt utvecklade Moore sitt eget visuella språk genom att arbeta med material som marmor och brons, vilket gav hans verk en känsla av tyngd och fysisk närvaro. Trots den ofta enkla och stiliserade formen bar Moores skulpturer på en stark känslomässig laddning, där han särskilt fokuserade på att fånga det mänskliga kroppsspråket och de subtila detaljerna som uttrycker inre känslor, utan att förlita sig på realistisk avbildning.
Moores formspråk kännetecknas av biomorfa former som rör sig på gränsen mellan figuration och abstraktion. Han var son till en gruvarbetare i Yorkshire och fick sin första retrospektiva utställning utomlands på Museum of Modern Art i New York 1946, där han snabbt blev en internationell sensation. År 1948 representerade han Storbritannien på Venedigbiennalen och vann det internationella skulpturpriset. Idag finns hans skulpturer på offentliga parker och torg över hela världen, samt i samlingar på bland annat Tate, Guggenheim Museum, Hammer Museum, Stedelijk Museum och Art Gallery of Ontario.
Artist
Henry Moore (1898-1986) was a prominent British sculptor and artist who played a crucial role in the development of modern sculpture. His contributions to the art world are exceptional, and his works have had a lasting impact on art history.
Henry Moore was born in Castleford, Yorkshire, and showed an early passion for art. After serving in World War I, he studied at the Leeds School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art in London. It was here that he began exploring forms and materials that would define his artistic career.
Moore was strongly influenced by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brancusi. He was also interested in non-Western art and sculpture traditions, particularly African and Oceanic art. These influences shaped Moore's unique style and his interest in exploring abstract forms and the representation of the human body.
One of the most prominent features of Moore's work is his fascination with the human figure. He experimented with abstracting and distorting the body to create sculptures that express a sense of movement, balance, and harmony. His sculptures often display rounded and organic forms, drawn from nature and the landscape around him.
Moore used a range of materials for his works, including stone, bronze, and wood. He was skilled at harnessing the properties of these materials, giving them a sense of life and movement. His sculptures often have a monumental scale and a presence that impacts the surrounding environment.
Throughout his career, Henry Moore also created many public artworks and monuments around the world. His works can be found in parks, museums, and urban environments worldwide, becoming icons of modern art. One example is his famous sculpture "Reclining Figure" (1951) located in The Art Institute of Chicago. This work has become a symbol of Moore's style and his contribution to the world of sculpture.
Henry Moore's influence extends far beyond his own work. He taught at several art institutions, inspiring an entire generation of young artists. His vision that sculpture can be both abstract and emotionally powerful continues to influence the art world.
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