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Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue

Henry Moore: graphics in the making.

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Henry Moore: graphics in the making.
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Bib. Number0003588

Henry Moore: graphics in the making.

PublisherTate Gallery
Place PublishedLondon
Year
Date & Collation(21 May-6 July).48pp(57 illus).Bibliog.Foreword by Norman REID.Text by Pat GILMOUR.
LanguageEnglish
More InformationDistributed in France and Italy by Idea Books.
7 Foreword.
(Celebrates the outstandingly generous gift by Henry Moore of a complete set of his prints").
8-11 Moore's graphic art.
(Exhibition concept was "to try to give some insight into Moore's working methods by displaying loaned preparatory drawings and states never before seen for certain selected images". Outlines the artist's printmaking activities over the years).
12-15 Graphic techniques.
(Description of Moore's activities in etching collograph and lithography noting his ingenuity and experimentation).
16-45 Plates and commentary.
(Comments on individual works drawings and states. Includes several on the Reclining Figure theme).
46-48 Catalogue.
(List of 18 graphic works in different stages of creativity dating between 1939 and 1975; and 10 related Sculptures 1931-1966).
The texts incorporate quotations made in a taped conversation between Pat Gilmour and Henry MOORE on 25 March 1975 (See 0010669). The exhibition was also shown at Wakefield Art Gallery July-Aug 1976 (See 0003339)."