Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
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Header reads After the war left Henry Moore without sculpting materials, he turned to paper to express himself. Article promoting the Moore and Mythology exhibition at Sheep Field Barn gallery, Perry Green. General discussion of working practises, some close reading of Phemius on the Watch Tower 1944 drawing, (HMF 2296); Figures in the Wood c.1950 drawing, (HMF 2587); Upright Internal/External Form 1952-53 bronze. Two illus: Four Studies for Odysseus the Beggar 1944 drawing, (HMF 2289b) Image of Moore with Claydon Madonna and Child, c.1978.
Article publicising the exhibition Henry Moore: Drawing in the Dark at St Albans Museum and Gallery 16 December 2022 - 16 April 2023 showcasing Moore's drawings of Miners during WWII. Outllining the original commission from the War Artists' Advisory Commission eighty years previously, it describes how Moore produced his 'Pit Noteboook' and the conditions he experienced along with a brief history of Moores' life up to that point and his personal connection to the commission. Reference to the book published in connection with the exhibition "Drawing in the Dark: Henry Moore's Coalming Commission" by Chris Owen.
3 Moore illus: Coalmining Notebook A, 1941-42 (SKB 36), Pit Boys at Pit Head 1942 (HMF 1985) and Four Studies of Miners at the Coalface 1942.(HMF 2000a).
Two page article in local newspaper highlighting forthcoming exhibition of Moore's Coalmining Drawings at St. Albans Museum and Gallery. Potted history of WAAC commission. Recounts the artist's week-long visit to Wheldale Colliery where he drew miners at work in the pit. Quotes from Inna Allen of University of Hertfordshire Arts + Culture and Annabel Lucas, Audience Development Manager at St. Albans Museum and Art Gallery. Two Moore illus shows Saidman image of Moore drawing underground, and Pit Boys at the Pithead 1942 (HMF 1985).
Positive review of Henry Moore: Drawing in the Dark exhibition at St. Albans Museum and Art Gallery. Quotes from Chris Owen and Annabel Lucas. Mention of University of Hertfordshire, Henry Moore Foundation, British Museum, National Coal Mining Museum. Two illus show Moore's Pit Boys at Pithead 1942 (HMF 1985) and installation view of drawings at the museum's Weston Gallery.
Article discussing the Henry Moore: Drawing in the Dark exhibition at St Albans Museum and Gallery, 16 December 2022 - 16 April 2023. 1 Moore illus: Pit Boys at Pithead 1942 (HMF 1985)
Article publicising the exhibition "Henry Moore: Drawing in the Dark" at St Albans Museum and Gallery, 16 December 2022 - 16 April 2023.
Discusses the exhibition in general and the related book published in conjunction with the exhibition "Drawing in the Dark: Henry Moore's Coalming Commission" by Chris Owen.
1 Moore illus: Pit Boys at Pithead, 1942 (HMF 1985)
References to Moore's art teacher Alice Gostick,and a short interview with HMF Director Godfrey Worsdale.
2 Moore illus: Large Two Forms, 1969 (LH 556) and a 1978 biographical image by Jane Bown.
Article discussing the exhibition 'Bill Brandt Henry Moore at the Yale Centre for British Art, 17 November 2022 - 26 February 2023.
Drawing comparisions between the two artist lives and the similarities in their subject matter including the use of London tube stations as air raid shelters and ancient historic sites such as Stonhenge.
1 Moore illus: Shelter Sleepers 1940 (HMF 1738)