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Henry Moore Artwork Catalogue

Madonna and Child Studies

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Madonna and Child Studies
Madonna and Child Studies
Madonna and Child Studies

Madonna and Child Studies

Sketchbook
  • Page from Madonna and Child Sketchbook
Date1943
Artwork TypeDrawing
Catalogue NumberHMF 2177
Date Order NumberAG 43.91
Paperoff-white lightweight machine-made laid
Dimensionspaper: 225 x 175 mm
Signature

pen and ink l.r. Moore/43

Inscription

pencil u.c. Toplight

OwnershipThe Israel Museum; gift of Charlotte Bergman
More Information
Though Moore made twelve terracotta maquettes for the Madonna and Child, none are based exactly on any of the drawings. The inscription on this and following drawings indicates Moore’s concern with the way the work would be displayed.

Verso inscription: pen and ink u.c. study for Northampton Madonna
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