Moore, Henry, Unique Pencil Drawing w/ Wax Crayon 1941
Henry Moore Catalogue Raisonné no. AG 41.26 & HMF 1787
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Henry Moore (1898-1986), Shelter Drawing, Unique Pencil Drawing with Wax Crayon, Signed & Documented with Extensive Provenance History ARTIST: Henry Moore (1898-1986) TITLE: Shelter Drawing, 1941 MEDIUM: Unique, Mixed Media Drawing with Pencil, Wax Crayon & Wash IMAGE SIZE: 9.37" x 7.64" (23.8cm x 19.4cm) FRAMED SIZE: 23 1/8" x 21 ½" (58.75cm x 54.61cm) SIGNATURE: Hand signed and dated by Henry Moore (1898-1986) in black ink the lower left margin: 'Moore 41.' EDITION: Unique, original drawing with pencil inscription in the lower right margin: 'To Loriano / Dec 1974 | from Henry Moore.' CONDITION: This drawing is in very good condition; colors remain bold and bright throughout. DISCUSSION: This deep and soulful retrospective was part of a number of drawings Moore had created which were inspired by notions of "shelter" and of his subjects in slumber. They are considered one of Moore's most historically poignant and significant works of his entire œuvre. This drawing in particular reveals Moore's expressive stroke and movement of line, combining those with color while highlighting his subjects with both subtle and bold tonalities. The shapes here are intertwined, their limbs and bodies reduced to simple strokes of white which are almost inundated and by the enveloping blue-grey that surrounds them. Shadowing is implemented by the mere use of vertical lines in a subtle tone of red with a brownish hue. One character in particular is highlighted with a burst of yellow along its arm and elbow; its positioning in the foreground helps anchor the work, while determining the depth and space of the "shelter" depicted in the piece. This is one of Moore's stunning and beautiful works that should be a fine addition to any collection. Examples of these shelter drawings have been sold for as much as $200,000+ at auction. Created in 1941, this drawing was created using graphite pencil and wax crayon, washed to create the silky, smooth effect. It is hand-signed by Henry Moore (1898 - 1986) in black ink in the lower left margin and inscribed in pencil, 'To Loriano / Dec 1974 | from Henry Moore' in the lower right. It is catalogued and archived with the Henry Moore Foundation as cat. no. HMF 1787. PROVENANCE: - Loriano Bertini, Prato, 1974 - Sotheby's, London, 1990 - Christie's, London, 1996 - John Cleater Fine Arts, Florida, 1996 - Bernard Jacobsen Gallery, London - Private Collection, San Francisco CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ REFERENCE & COA: It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work): 1. Garrould, Ann, ed. Henry Moore: Complete Drawings, vol. 3 1940 - 1949, Henry Moore Foundation: Burlington, 2001. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. AG 41.26 and HMF 1787 on pg. 86. ABOUT THE FRAMING: Set in a Spanish-style black and gold frame, the organic and leafy detailing of the moulding compliments the meandering curved shapes within the image. The gold coloration of the frame with bronze highlights also serves to enhance the contrasting colors within the piece. Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats with a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas® cover to ensure lasting quality and preservation. I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970?s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. 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