Two Piece Reclining Figure: Points
This massive two-part sculpture in the Düsseldorf Hofgarten is one of Henry Moore’s most famous works. Of the seven copies and one artist’s copy that were produced, two can be found in Germany: one in Düsseldorf and one in Munich. This is a typical example of the artist’s “fitting-together” sculptures, which he has been developing since the early 1960s. Still, Moore has remarked that was already with smaller two or three-part sculpture compositions as early as 1934 and saw some benefits to this form of division in his work: A divided sculpture suggests to viewers that it is more than the representation of a human figure. Furthermore, it can be integrated into its surroundings more naturally. While openings and spaces allow for stronger fusion with the landscape, the sculpture is also perceived differently: the breasts and knees become hills and mountains with valleys extending between them. The sculptor also sees greater potential for surprise in a two-part sculpture, since the viewer is presented with a different image on each side. Although the anthropomorphic origin of the work remains recognizable, circling the figure is akin to taking a journey with continuously changing views of the landscape.
References:
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www.welt-der-form.net
Henry Moore
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