Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
The Partial Figure in Modern Sculpture: from Rodin to 1969.
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53-58,112(6 illus) Henry Moore: three Sculptures 1934-1960.After Rodin's death the partial figure and figural part have their longest, most varied, and richest history in the sculpture of Henry Moore. Primitive art gave him a feel for elemental forms. The elimination of hands feet and often faces was part of Moore's gesture on stripping away surface excrescences. The influence of Brancusi and Gaudier-Brzeska is noted. Versions of the partial figure are seen in semi-abstract and part-figures of the 1920s and 1930s and in Moore's fascination for bone forms. Human references in Surrealist-influenced drawings are related to the partial figure theme. Helmet series the torso-like Upright Figures Warriors and other works are cited in the context of the partial figure. Moore is also quoted on Rodin and there are incidental references throughout the catalogue."
Bib. Number0004888
The Partial Figure in Modern Sculpture: from Rodin to 1969.
PublisherBaltimore Museum of Art
Place PublishedBaltimore, Md.
Year1969
Date & Collation(2 Dec)-1970(1 Feb).116pp.Illus.Bibliog.Foreword by Charles PARKHURST, text by Albert E.ELSEN.
LanguageEnglish
More Information81 works by 50 artists.53-58,112(6 illus) Henry Moore: three Sculptures 1934-1960.After Rodin's death the partial figure and figural part have their longest, most varied, and richest history in the sculpture of Henry Moore. Primitive art gave him a feel for elemental forms. The elimination of hands feet and often faces was part of Moore's gesture on stripping away surface excrescences. The influence of Brancusi and Gaudier-Brzeska is noted. Versions of the partial figure are seen in semi-abstract and part-figures of the 1920s and 1930s and in Moore's fascination for bone forms. Human references in Surrealist-influenced drawings are related to the partial figure theme. Helmet series the torso-like Upright Figures Warriors and other works are cited in the context of the partial figure. Moore is also quoted on Rodin and there are incidental references throughout the catalogue."