Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
John Piper BBC Television Demonstration Film
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Bib. Number0022151
John Piper BBC Television Demonstration Film
PublisherBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Place PublishedLondon
Year1937
Date & Collation1min.Black and White.Sound
LanguageEnglish
More InformationDemonstration film made at Alexandra Palace not broadcast to general public; “A survey of television production during the first six month of operation”. Features John Piper reviewing three pieces of art by Gainsborough, Picasso and Moore. Moore’s Reclining Figure 1935-36 Elm wood, (LH 162) can be seen briefly in the foreground. Piper speaks of Moore’s growing reputation amongst critics and connoisseurs.