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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Henry Moore, Eight Sculptural ideas; Girl Writing, 1973

Henry Moore U.K., 1898-1986

Eight Sculptural ideas; Girl Writing, 1973
Lithograph in four colours on Arches paper
Signed by the artist, lower right on recto
50.2 × 65.4 cm
© The Estate of Henry Moore
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Henry Moore, often considered the father of modern British sculpture, created 'Eight Sculptural Ideas; Girl Writing' in 1973 during significant artistic exploration and international recognition. By this time, Moore had...
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Henry Moore, often considered the father of modern British sculpture, created "Eight Sculptural Ideas; Girl Writing" in 1973 during significant artistic exploration and international recognition. By this time, Moore had already established himself as a pivotal figure in 20th-century art.

The artwork emerges from Moore's lifelong fascination with human forms and his ability to capture human sensibility through innovative sculptural techniques. Throughout his career, Moore consistently explored the human body, particularly themes of the reclining figure and intimate human relationships. Modernist developments deeply influenced his work, characterised by a willingness to test artistic traditions without being excessively radical.

Created during his mature period, "Eight Sculptural Ideas; Girl Writing" reflects Moore's mature artistic vision. By 1960, he was creating progressively abstract works inspired by nature, exploring organic forms with knife-sharp edges and complex spatial relationships. This piece likely represents his continued investigation of human form, transforming a seemingly simple subject into a complex exploration of shape, space, and human experience.

Moore's significance in British art history stems from his ability to traverse modernist movements, create evocative forms, and establish sculpture as a critical medium of artistic expression in the post-war era.
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Catalogue Number: CGM 280
Henry Moore: Prints and Portfolios
Henry Moore: Catalogue of Graphic Work, Volume 2, 1973-1975; by Gérald CRAMER, Alistair GRANT, David MITCHINSON.
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