Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Figure Studies
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Figure Studies
Date1941
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 1771
Date Order NumberAG 43.79
Papercream lightweight
Dimensionspaper: 197 x 171 mm
Signature
(added later, misdated ) ballpoint pen l.r. Moore/41
Inscription
pencil u.r. Figures on a seat/Top lighting; l.c. (illegible)
Ownershipunknown
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The inscription on this and many of the following drawings indicates Moore's concern with the way a sculpture of this subject would be displayed. The seated woman suckling twins is often seen as a representation of Charity in works by the Old Masters.
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