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Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)

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Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)
Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)
Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)

Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)

Sketchbook
  • Page 4 from Sketchbook 1982-83
Date1982
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 82(114)
Date Order NumberAG 82-83.4
Mediacharcoal (rubbed), chalk
Papercream lightweight paper
Dimensionspaper: 178 x 233 mm
Signature

charcoal l.r. Moore, undated

OwnershipThe Henry Moore Foundation: acquired 1987
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Sketchbook 1982-83 p.4. Moore owned a carving of a lynx (possibly Persian, fourth century) which stood on a table in Hoglands. He drew several studies of this animal, being particularly impressed at the sculptor's skill in carving the soft mouth.
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