Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook by Henry Moore (English) Paperback Book

Description: Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook by Henry Moore, Kenneth Clark In 1972 Henry Moores sculpture studios in the English countryside at Much Hadham were filled with preparations for his retrospective exhibition in Florence. A small room overlooked a field of sheep, which he began to draw, returning later in the year when they had been shorn. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In February 1972 Henry Moores sculpture studios in the English countryside at Much Hadham were filled with the preparations for his retrospective exhibition in Florence. He retreated to a small studio overlooking the fields where a local farmer grazed his sheep. The sheep came very close to the window, attracting his attention, and he began to draw them. Initially he saw them as four-legged balls of wool, but his vision changed as he explored what they were really like - the way they moved, the shape of their bodies under the fleece. They also developed strong human and biblical associations, and the sight of a ewe with her lamb evoked the mother-and-child theme - a large form sheltering a small one - which was important to Henry Moore in all his work. He drew the sheep again that summer after they were shorn, when he could see the shapes of the bodies which had been covered with wool.Henry Moore originally presented the sketchbook to his daughter Mary. In this facsimile edition, created under Moores personal supervision, Marys little lambs will charm anyone who sees these tender, vigorous drawings. Author Biography Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) was an Anglo-Irish sculptor and artist. He was best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art.Kenneth Clark (1903 - 1983) was a British author, museum director, broadcaster, and one of the best-known art historians of his generation. Review Brought to life with a humorous touch that somehow retains all the characteristic dark intensity of Henry Moores grander works, this gem of a sketchbook gives a rare close-up glimpse into the private inspirations of this enigmatic giant of 20th-century British art - The Art Book Promotional A cult object, revered by lovers of sculpture, drawing - and sheep The Art Book Kirkus UK Review Reissued to coincide with Henry Moores centenary, this book (which first appeared in 1980) is a facsimile of the sketchbook which the artist produced in 1972. Drawing the sheep which grazed outside the window of his studio in the English countryside, Moore produced a series of delightful studies. Solid in form, sudden and vigorous in movement, Moores sheep are created through a network of swirling and zigzagging lines in rapid and sensitive ballpoint pen drawings. The effect is both familiar and monumental - recalling the artists sculpture - and they confirm Moores status as an accomplished draughtsman. (Kirkus UK) Promotional "Headline" A cult object, revered by lovers of sculpture, drawing - and sheep The Art Book Details ISBN050028072X Author Kenneth Clark Short Title HENRY MOORES SHEEP SKETCHBK Pages 112 Language English ISBN-10 050028072X ISBN-13 9780500280720 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 741.942 Illustrator Henry Moore Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1898 Death 1986 Replaces 9780500974674 DOI 10.1604/9780500280720 UK Release Date 2003-02-24 AU Release Date 2003-02-24 NZ Release Date 2003-02-24 Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-02-24 Illustrations 92 Illustrations, black and white; 4 Illustrations, color Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1114025;

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