A rare opportunity to see 100 drawings charting the artist’s life and art. Although best known as a sculptor, Moore was a prolific and exceptionally talented draughtsman. The exhibition showcases some of his best known two-dimensional works, such as the Shelter Drawings from the early 1940s and the sheep drawings of the 1970s and 80s, as well as rarely exhibited mid-career and late works, like the playful ‘shut-eye’ drawings, which reveal lesser known and often surprising aspects of his practice.
Alongside the drawings, two important bronzes are displayed. King and Queen* and Hill Arches, chosen for its baroque architectural qualities will be displayed in the aviary garden.
The exhibition is in partnership with the Henry Moore Foundation and curated by Sebastiano Barassi, Senior Curator and Richard Calvocoressi.
*on loan from a private collection
Henry Moore Exhibition Tour: 10 September, 10.45am, with senior curator, Juliet Carey
