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- Henry Moore
- The Helmet
- 1939 - 1940
- GMA 3602
- Henry Moore
- Family Group
- 1944
- GMA 2065
- Henry Moore
- Reclining Figure
- 1951
- GMA 1098
- On Display
- Henry Moore
- Two-Piece Reclining Figure No.2
- 1960
- GMA 757
Henry Moore (English, 1898 - 1986)
Born in Yorkshire, Moore is regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century. He won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1921, where he met fellow sculptor Barbara Hepworth. His early work was carved and, in keeping with his belief in 'truth to materials', he took account of the unique shape and texture of the material he carved. He rejected classical ideas of beauty in favour of vitality and was influenced by ancient sculpture as well as developments in European avant garde sculpture, such as the work of Jean Arp. Moore had strong socialist principles and felt that his work could be appreciated by everyone.
