Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Two Sleeping Figures
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Two Sleeping Figures
Sketchbook
- Page from Third Shelter Sketchbook
Date1941
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 1749
Date Order NumberAG 40-41.173
Papercream lightweight
Dimensionspaper: 200 x 159 mm
Signature
(added later) felt-tipped pen l.r. Moore/41
Inscription
pencil u.c. Sleeping figure/background
OwnershipThe Henry Moore Foundation: purchased 1982 [Acq. 82.6]
Collections
The sectional-line drawing of the lower leg recalls the puttees of soldiers in the First World War – perhaps a recollection of Moore's own experiences in the trenches.
Sketchbook/Unbound Page(s)
