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Two Piece Mirror Knife Edge

1976-1977

Henry Moore

Associated Names

Henry Moore

Artist, British, 1898 - 1986

The sculpture features an abstract form composed of two distinct, curvilinear sections. It is crafted from a material that has a bronze-like appearance. The left section has a convex curve with a slightly inward slope, while the right section displays a gentle outward curve. The overall appearance of the sculpture is smooth with soft edges, reflecting light to emphasize its form and texture. It presents itself with a balanced yet asymmetrical design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

plaster
Credit Line

Gift of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Dimensions

overall (knife edge): 44.1 x 34.6 cm (17 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
overall (mirror): 45.1 x 42.2 cm (17 3/4 x 16 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1978.43.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; title transferred May 1978 to NGA with purchase of sculpture commissioned on the basis of model.

Associated Names

Moore, Henry

Bibliography

1994

Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 156, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63854660

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