A Life Sculpted in Form: The World of Henry Moore Henry Spencer Moore, OM CH FBA (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English visual artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures—particularly the reclining figure—which revolutionized modern British sculpture and established him as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore’s early life instilled in him a profound appreciation for the natural world and a fascination with form that would shape his entire artistic career. Despite an initial inclination towar…