Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)
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Head of Lynx (Study after Persian Sculpture)
Sketchbook
- Page 5 from Sketchbook 1982-83
Date1982
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 82(115)
Date Order NumberAG 82-83.5
Papercream lightweight paper
Dimensionspaper: 177 x 233 mm
Signature
pencil l.l. Moore, undated
Ownershipunknown
Collections
Sketchbook 1982-83 p.5. 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.