Ideas for Sculpture: Six Half-Figures
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows six rough, sketchy figures standing or sitting in simple poses. Some are dressed in loose clothes, others are bare. The lines are quick and uneven, with light shading that makes the forms feel solid but not polished. One figure in the center wears a belted apron and stands with hands on hips, while the others lean or turn slightly. The figures look like they’re half-finished, as if Moore was testing shapes for sculptures. The drawing uses light pencil strokes and some darker lines to define edges. It’s more about the basic forms than details. If you like this style, check out Henry Moore.
