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Henry Moore 1898 - 1986. Born in England He decided to become a sculptor when he was eleven Created over 5,000 sculptures Always created his sculptures.

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1 Henry Moore 1898 - 1986

2 Born in England He decided to become a sculptor when he was eleven Created over 5,000 sculptures Always created his sculptures outdoors Used Stone, Concrete, Bronze, Plaster His sculptures started as small models (13 inches) and would be transformed into monumental size.

3 Reclining Figure He often chose the reclining figure or a mother and child as his subjects

4 Family Group of 1948-49 He did not paint his sculptures. He like the natural finish of the materials. If he used stone, he wanted it to look like stone.

5 Mother and Child 1960, Bronze, 94.5” x 53.5” x 47.5”


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