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Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue

Figure Studies

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photo: Hauser & Wirth
Figure Studies
photo: Hauser & Wirth
photo: Hauser & Wirth

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
More Information

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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