Henry Moore
(1898-1986), SculptorSitter in 99 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Moore is one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century, whose works feature in more public places around the world than any other sculptor in history. Born in Yorkshire, the son of a coal miner, Moore studied at Leeds School of Art and the Royal College of Art (1921-4) where he later taught. Influenced by non-Western art and the work of Alberto Giacometti, Hans Arp and Pablo Picasso, he is best known for his sculptures in marble, wood and bronze that explore the human form. He also made significant drawings in the 1940s of coal miners and also people sheltering from the London blitz in underground stations. The Henry Moore Centre for the study of sculpture is based in Leeds.
by Marino Marini
bronze head, 1962
NPG 4687
by Lord Snowdon
gelatin silver print, 6 February 1964
NPG P1956
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 29 October 1976
NPG P1210
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 29 October 1976
NPG P1211
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 29 October 1976
NPG P1212
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 29 October 1976
NPG P1213
by Henry Moore
charcoal, black biro, brown pastel, carbon line and gouache, 1982
NPG 5694
by Cecil Beaton
bromide print on white card mount, 1940s
NPG x14148
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