Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Small Animal Head
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Small Animal Head
Date1921
Artwork TypeSculpture Carving
Catalogue NumberLH 1a
Mediaboxwood
Dimensionsartwork (h x l x d): 11.4 × 5 × 5.5 cm
Signature
unsigned
OwnershipThe Henry Moore Foundation: gift of the artist 1977
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Here, at the outset of Moore’s carving career, is a modest yet fascinating interpretation of a subject that would later generate some of his most original, disconcerting images. The young sculptor’s willingness to let the head’s identity remain ambiguous is remarkable. Although hints of different animals are conveyed, Moore clearly did not want it to be pinned down...
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