Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue
Sleeping Figures
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Sleeping Figures
Sketchbook
- Page 28 from Second Shelter Sketchbook
Date1940-41
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 1653
Date Order NumberAG 40-41.96
Papercream lightweight
Dimensionspaper: 204 x 165 mm
Inscription
pencil u.c. General views of LS sleeping figures (stepping between their/legs & feet (sleeping expressions pity & debandon (sic))
OwnershipThe Henry Moore Foundation: gift of Irina Moore 1977
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Second Shelter Sketchbook p.28. The words '& debandon' reflect how Moore's mind at times ran ahead of his pencil; he clearly intended to write 'and abandon'. LS stands for Liverpool Street.
LS = Liverpool Street Underground Station
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