Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Moore at Kew.
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Bib. Number0020995
Moore at Kew.
Author/EditorGRANT Simon.
PublisherKew Magazine
Place PublishedLondon
Year2007
Date & Collation(Winter) 59 16-27(14 Moore illus).
LanguageEnglish
More InformationArticle promoting exhibition at Kew which is dominated by Nick Meers' atmospheric photographs of Moore's work in situ. Simon Grant's accompanying text reflects upon why the pieces sit so comfortably in the landscape" begining with the impact of Large Reclining Figure 1984 fibreglass (LH 192b) beside Kew's iconic Palm House. Some biographical content and references to the early influence of the stone forms at Alwoodley Crags. The text explores the developement of form from Moore's collection of found objects on display in the Nash Conservatory. Grant also explores the siting of many individual pieces and states that Moore's sculpture "make you notice what is around them". Front cover of this souvenir issue shows Hill Arches 1973 bronze (LH 636)."