Is Reclining Figure under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What topics does Reclining Figure explore?

human figure, wood carving, abstract form, brown texture, holes, sculpture

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Reclining Figure

Form and Materiality

This elmwood carving presents an abstracted human form through sinuous lines and organic voids. The sculpture utilizes the wide grain of the wood to emphasize its undulating limbs and torso. Holes are integrated into the composition, allowing light and space to penetrate the solid mass. These openings create a relationship between the internal volume and the surrounding environment.

Compositional Elements

The figure features a looped head and shoulders, with a body that flows into sinuous limbs. The structure relies on a balance of rounded shapes and hollowed spaces. In this specific work, the physical presence of the wood provides a sense of weight, while the pierced sections suggest a lightness. The carving process transforms the dense elmwood into a series of interconnected curves and recesses.

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What atmosphere does "Reclining Figure" have?

"Reclining Figure" by Henry Moore is described as serene in mood. This classification can help match the work to a setting.

What is "Reclining Figure" made with, and in which style?

"Reclining Figure" by Henry Moore combines the wood technique with the Modernism style. Technique and movement describe the making and the style of the work.

Who created "Reclining Figure"?

The artist behind "Reclining Figure" is Henry Moore. The work is catalogued under Henry Moore's name.

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About this artwork

Title: Reclining Figure
Artist: Henry Moore
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Detroit Institute of Arts
Movement: Modernism
Medium type: Sculpture
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: cubism and landscape , human form exploration
Main color: Walnut

Quick Facts

Location: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
Medium: Wood
Title: Reclining Figure