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Henry Moore

Henry Spencer Moore was an influential English sculptor and artist, renowned for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures that have found homes around the world as public works of art. Born on July 30, 1898, in Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore showed early talent in art, but his journey towards becoming a sculptor was not straightforward. His experiences as a young teacher and a soldier in the First World War, where he was injured in a gas attack, significantly shaped his perspectives and artistic direction​​​​.

After the war, Moore pursued his passion for art, winning a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London, where he began to experiment with modernist influences and direct carving techniques, moving away from the traditional Victorian style. His works, characterized by organic shapes and a blend of abstraction and figuration, were inspired by a wide range of sources, including primitive art, the human body, and the natural world​​​​.

Moore's sculptures are celebrated for their unique ability to blend form with space in the landscape, offering viewers a dynamic interaction with his works. His dedication to public art made his sculptures accessible to a wide audience, contributing to his status as one of the 20th century's most significant sculptors. Moore's legacy is preserved through the Henry Moore Foundation, which supports artists and promotes public appreciation of sculpture​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Moore's work remains a testament to the power of sculpture to evoke emotion and thought. His contributions to modern art and sculpture continue to inspire and influence artists around the world.

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Date and place of birt:30 july 1898, Castleford, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:31 august 1986, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Sculptor
Genre:Figurative art
Art style:Abstract art, Expressionism, Geometry of Fear, Modern art, Post War Art, Primitivism, Surrealism

Creators United Kingdom

William Edward Webb (1862 - 1903)
William Edward Webb
1862 - 1903
John William Mills (1933 - 2023)
John William Mills
1933 - 2023
Philip Wilson Steer (1860 - 1942)
Philip Wilson Steer
1860 - 1942
Arthur Joseph Meadows (1843 - 1907)
Arthur Joseph Meadows
1843 - 1907
Toby Ziegler (1972)
Toby Ziegler
1972
Jason Brooks (1969)
Jason Brooks
1969
Pieter Rijsbraeck (1655 - 1729)
Pieter Rijsbraeck
1655 - 1729
Matthias Maris (1839 - 1917)
Matthias Maris
1839 - 1917
Kour Pour (1987)
Kour Pour
1987
William Llewellyn (1858 - 1941)
William Llewellyn
1858 - 1941
Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830 - 1894)
Christina Georgina Rossetti
1830 - 1894
William Moelwyn Merchant (1913 - 1997)
William Moelwyn Merchant
1913 - 1997
Stephen James Napier Tennant (1906 - 1987)
Stephen James Napier Tennant
1906 - 1987
Holly Frean (1978)
Holly Frean
1978
William Reid Dick (1879 - 1961)
William Reid Dick
1879 - 1961
James Tassie (1735 - 1799)
James Tassie
1735 - 1799

Creators Abstract art

Urs Aeschbach (1956)
Urs Aeschbach
1956
Helen Torr (1886 - 1967)
Helen Torr
1886 - 1967
John Kane (1860 - 1934)
John Kane
1860 - 1934
Peter Saul (1934)
Peter Saul
1934
Lucie Rie (1902 - 1995)
Lucie Rie
1902 - 1995
Nina Pavlovna Polynskaia (1914 - 1989)
Nina Pavlovna Polynskaia
1914 - 1989
Humberto Campana (1953)
Humberto Campana
1953
Peter Stroud (1921 - 2012)
Peter Stroud
1921 - 2012
Spencer Lewis (1979)
Spencer Lewis
1979
Gigi Radice (1924 - 2002)
Gigi Radice
1924 - 2002
Constant Permeke (1886 - 1952)
Constant Permeke
1886 - 1952
Valentin Le Campion (1903 - 1952)
Valentin Le Campion
1903 - 1952
Thomas Lange (1957)
Thomas Lange
1957
Mohamed Melehi (1936 - 2020)
Mohamed Melehi
1936 - 2020
Fausto Pirandello (1899 - 1975)
Fausto Pirandello
1899 - 1975
Aaron Young (1972)
Aaron Young
1972