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Title

Reclining nude

1978

Artist

Henry Spencer Moore

England

30 Jul 1898 – 31 Aug 1986

  • Details

    Date
    1978
    Media category
    Drawing
    Materials used
    gouache and collage
    Dimensions
    26.0 x 36.5 cm
    Signature & date

    Signed and dated l.r., pen and black ink "Moore/ 78".

    Credit
    Gift of Mrs Rosmarie Samuelson 2013. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    135.2013
    Copyright
    © Henry Moore Foundation/DACS. Copyright Agency

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    Henry Spencer Moore

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  • About

    Between 1975 and 1985 Henry Moore produced around 1000 drawings. Some are of ideas for sculpture, whereas others were inspired by completed sculptures. He also began to incorporate collaged elements into his drawings, as exemplified by this work. The pose of the figure is closely related to that of the Gallery’s large bronze from 1980, situated at the front of the building.

  • Provenance

    Rosmarie Samuelson, Sydney/New South Wales/Australia, Gift of Mrs Rosmarie Samuelson 2013

    Fischer Fine Art Ltd, London/England, Purchased by Samuelson 1980

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