Figures on a Red Ground

1955

Henry Moore

Associated Names
Henry Moore

Artist, British, 1898 - 1986

The image depicts abstract shapes resembling human forms, shown through curvy lines and soft edges. Some shapes sit on chairs, while others stand on platforms. The figures are outlined in dark lines against an earthy-toned background, evoking classical sculptures. The composition suggests movement and interaction within the scene, blending the human form with artistic interpretation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, crayon, marker, and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lynn K. Altman Family Trust

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 23.5 × 20 cm (9 1/4 × 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.169.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Galleria la Medusa, Rome, 1961; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Melville J. Kolliner, Los Angeles; by descent to Lynn K. Altman Family Trust, Pasadena, CA; gift to NGA, 2020

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Moore 55" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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