Seated Figures

Seated Figures

Henry Moore

1931

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows six simple figures in a row. Some sit, some stand, some crouch. The lines are loose and wobbly, like quick sketches. The whole thing looks like it was drawn fast, in one go. The artist didn’t bother with details—just basic shapes and poses. It feels more like practice than a finished work. Next, check out Henry Moore for more drawings like this.

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