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Reclining Figure

Henry Spencer Moore

1933

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early Modern Nude

Dominant colour

Reclining Figure is a 1933 watercolor by Henry Spencer Moore, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Henry Spencer Moore
When & what style?: 1933
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a simple, abstracted figure lying down. The lines are loose and rough, with just a few shadows to suggest shape. The body looks curved and rounded, almost like a rock or a blob. The artist left out most details—no face, no hair, just a smooth, blank form. It feels more like a quick idea than a finished drawing. Next, check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.