Henry Moore 1898-1986
Printed to the full sheet
Framed: 84.5 x 104 x 3.5 cm; 33 1/4 x 41 x 1 3/8 in
Further images
‘Reclining Mother and Child with Blue
Background’ captures the timeless tenderness between mother and child, a theme
that lies at the heart of Henry Moore’s artistic vision. The two figures appear
as one continuous form, curving, sheltering, and flowing together, embodying
both protection and unity. Against a rich blue ground, their warm, organic
contours radiate a quiet emotional depth, transforming an intimate moment into
an almost monumental symbol of life and renewal.
The reclining pose,
central to Moore’s sculptural language, conveys stability and repose while
suggesting the natural rhythms of landscape and body. Here, the lithographic
medium allows him to explore softness and subtle tonal transitions, giving the
composition a sense of calm expansiveness. ‘Reclining Mother and Child with
Blue Background’ distils Moore’s lifelong meditation on human connection,
presenting an image that is at once universal, tender, and timeless.
Provenance
With Artcurial Gallery, Paris, ca. 1990's.Private Collection, Florida, USA.