Reclining FigureHenry MooreNone
Wood- Sculpture
- Modernism
Modern
Detroit Institute of Arts
Form and Materiality
This elmwood carving presents an abstracted human form through sinuous lines and organic voids. The sculpture utilizes the wide grain of the wood to emphasize its undulating limbs and torso. Holes are integrated into the composition, allowing light and space to penetrate the solid mass. These openings create a relationship between the internal volume and the surrounding environment.Compositional Elements
The figure features a looped head and shoulders, with a body that flows into sinuous limbs. The structure relies on a balance of rounded shapes and hollowed spaces. In this specific work, the physical presence of the wood provides a sense of weight, while the pierced sections suggest a lightness. The carving process transforms the dense elmwood into a series of interconnected curves and recesses.Henry Moore (1898 – 1986)
British modernist sculptor of semi-abstract reclining figures and mother and child forms, often featuring pierced shapes and organic voids.
Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Reclining Figure
- Artist: Henry Moore
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Detroit Institute of Arts
- Period: Modern
- Medium type: Sculpture
- Color palette: Earthy
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: reclining figure decor, abstract wood carving, contemporary sculpture gift
Quick Facts
- Artist: Henry Moore
- Notable elements or techniques: Abstract design with multiple holes
- Medium: Wood
Questions & Answers
What is "Reclining Figure" made with, and in which style?
In "Reclining Figure", the wood technique meets the Modernism movement.
Why is the copyright status of "Reclining Figure" what it is?
"Reclining Figure" by Henry Moore is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Henry Moore died in 1986.
Do the colors of "Reclining Figure" appear strong or soft?
"Reclining Figure" by Henry Moore shows a balanced color intensity.