Henry Moore British, 1898-1986
Textile Design, 1943
Watercolour, pencil, wax crayon and crayon on paper
25.5 x 18cm unframed
31.5 x 40 x 5cm framed
Artwork location: Hale Gallery
31.5 x 40 x 5cm framed
Artwork location: Hale Gallery
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Signed Moore and dated 43 (lower right) ‘Textile Design’, created by British artist Henry Moore in 1943, is a captivating artwork that showcases Moore's versatility and innovative approach to artistic...
Signed Moore and dated 43 (lower right)
‘Textile Design’, created by British artist Henry Moore in 1943, is a captivating artwork that showcases Moore's versatility and innovative approach to artistic expression. While Moore is primarily celebrated for his sculptural works, this particular piece demonstrates his foray into textile design and his ability to adapt his artistic vision to different mediums.
The work on paper features a composition that incorporates organic and abstract forms. Moore was known for his fascination with natural shapes, particularly the human figure and natural elements such as stones and bones. In this textile design, he may have translated those forms into simplified, stylized motifs that lend themselves to the textile medium.
The design is characterised by bold, graphic elements that emphasize the interplay between positive and negative space. Moore's exploration of form and volume is evident in the way he uses geometric shapes and sloping lines to create a sense of movement and depth within the design.
While primarily a sculptor, Moore's venture into textile design demonstrates his versatility as an artist and his ability to adapt his artistic sensibilities to different mediums. ‘Textile Design’ serves as a testament to his exploration of form, texture, and colour, and his desire to engage with art in diverse ways.
‘Textile Design’, created by British artist Henry Moore in 1943, is a captivating artwork that showcases Moore's versatility and innovative approach to artistic expression. While Moore is primarily celebrated for his sculptural works, this particular piece demonstrates his foray into textile design and his ability to adapt his artistic vision to different mediums.
The work on paper features a composition that incorporates organic and abstract forms. Moore was known for his fascination with natural shapes, particularly the human figure and natural elements such as stones and bones. In this textile design, he may have translated those forms into simplified, stylized motifs that lend themselves to the textile medium.
The design is characterised by bold, graphic elements that emphasize the interplay between positive and negative space. Moore's exploration of form and volume is evident in the way he uses geometric shapes and sloping lines to create a sense of movement and depth within the design.
While primarily a sculptor, Moore's venture into textile design demonstrates his versatility as an artist and his ability to adapt his artistic sensibilities to different mediums. ‘Textile Design’ serves as a testament to his exploration of form, texture, and colour, and his desire to engage with art in diverse ways.
Provenance
Zika Asher, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 17 July 1968, lot 194
M. Knoedler & Co., New York
Private Collection, Italy
Exhibitions
McNay Art Institute, San Antonio, Texas, 1969Literature
Ann Garrould (ed.), Henry Moore, Complete Drawings 1940-49, Vol. 3, The Henry Moore Foundation in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1998, no. AG 43.31, HMF 2129, illustrated p. 1792
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