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Portrait of Henry Moore

The 100 Most Famous Henry Moore Paintings to Choose From

Updated Ekim 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 492 works by Henry Moore in our catalogue

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Number one among Henry Moore's paintings is Reclining Figure, whose original is at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. In second and third place: Falling Warrior (1957) and Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47). Our catalogue holds 492 works by Henry Moore. The 100 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.

1898 – 1986, Castleford Modernism Most works: Tate Britain

The top 10: Henry Moore's most famous paintings

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Reclining Figure by Henry Moore

Reclining Figure

Wood · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Form and Materiality This elmwood carving presents an abstracted human form through sinuous lines and organic voids. The sculpture utilizes the wide grain of the wood to emphasize its undulating limbs and torso. Holes are integrated into the composition, allowing light and space to penetrate the solid mass. These openings create a relationship between the internal volume and the surrounding environment. Compositional Elements The figure features a looped head and…

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Falling Warrior (1957) by Henry Moore

Falling Warrior

1957 · Bronze · National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool

In the quiet halls of Tate Britain, there exists a moment of profound stillness captured in bronze—a masterpiece that breathes with the weight of history and the lightness of spirit. Henry Moore’s “Falling Warrior,” created between 1956 and 1957, is far more than a mere sculpture; it is a meditation on the very nature of existence. As one approaches this monumental work, the eye is immediately drawn to the fluid,…

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Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47) by Henry Moore

Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47)

Painting

In the vast landscape of twentieth-century modernism, few names resonate with as much tactile power and organic grace as Henry Moore. While the world often recognizes him through his monumental bronze figures that command public squares across the globe, his foray into the two-dimensional realm offers a uniquely intimate window into his creative psyche. Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47) stands as a breathtaking testament to this versatility, a painting that does…

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Sheep 1 by Henry Moore

Sheep 1

Oil

In the quiet, evocative lines of Sheep 1, we encounter a profound moment of connection between the viewer and the natural world. This striking black and white drawing by the legendary British master Henry Moore transcends simple animal portraiture to become an exploration of form, texture, and presence. The subject—a sheep with a thick, tactile wool coat—is rendered not merely as livestock, but as a sculptural entity. With its prominent…

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A Miner at Work (1942) by Henry Moore

A Miner at Work

1942 · Sculpture · Imperial War Museums, Londra

In the heavy, shadowed atmosphere of 1942, amidst the profound uncertainties of the Second World War, Henry Moore captured a moment of quiet, monumental strength in "A Miner at Work." This piece serves as much more than a mere depiction of industrial labor; it is a profound meditation on the human spirit under pressure. The artwork presents a solitary figure, a miner seated at the coal face, rendered through Moore’s…

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Figure in a Shelter (1983) by Henry Moore

Figure in a Shelter

1983 · Sculpture Bronze · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth

Henry Moore (1898-1986), a titan of twentieth-century sculpture, remains an artist whose work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. His unwavering fascination with the human form—particularly its reclining postures—coupled with his exploration of organic shapes derived from nature—like pebbles and seashells—established him as a pioneer of abstract expressionism while simultaneously grounding his art in palpable physicality.

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The Artist's Hand V (1979) by Henry Moore

The Artist's Hand V

1979 · Lithograph · Tate Britain, Londra

In the quiet intimacy of Henry Moore’s “The Artist's Hand V,” created in 1979, we are invited into a profound dialogue between the creator and his medium. This exquisite lithograph serves as more than a mere anatomical study; it is a soulful meditation on the very act of making. Through the outstretched gesture of Moore’s own hand, the artwork captures a moment of suspended animation, where the boundary between the…

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Reclining Figure. Points by Henry Moore

Reclining Figure. Points

Bronz

Henry Moore’s “Reclining Figure. Points”: A Meditation on Form and Tranquility Henry Spencer Moore, doğuştan İngiliz sanatçı olan bir figür olarak kendini göstermiş ve 20. yüzyılın en önemli ve uluslararası düzeyde tanınmış heykeltıraşlarından biri olmuştur. Humble başlangıçları ile dünya çapında kabul görmüş yolculuğu sanat keşfine olan sıkı bağlılığı ve insan vücudunun uzaya ilişkisini araştıran bir eserdir. Onun babası, öğrenmeye tutkuyla dolu kendini okumuş bir adamdı ve onu madencilik kasabasından okul…

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Hands I (1973) by Henry Moore

Hands I

1973 · Lithograph · Tate Britain, Londra

Henry Moore's 'Hands I,' created in 1973, is more than just a lithograph depicting two hands clasped together; it’s a profound meditation on connection, vulnerability, and the enduring human need for touch. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, in 1898, Henry Spencer Moore rose to international prominence as a sculptor, yet his exploration of form extended into printmaking with remarkable sensitivity. This particular work, rendered in stark black and white, captures an…

Ranks 11 to 100: more Henry Moore paintings

11Yayılan Figür; Açık Pozisyon by Henry MooreYayılan Figür; Açık Pozisyon 12Madonna and Child by Henry MooreMadonna and Child 13Seated Figure I Line Drawing by Henry MooreSeated Figure I Line Drawing 14Two Piece Sculpture No. 7; Pipe by Henry MooreTwo Piece Sculpture No. 7; Pipe 15Animal Turned Head by Henry MooreAnimal Turned Head 16Gözcü Kız; ve Oturduğu Figür by Henry MooreGözcü Kız; ve Oturduğu Figür 17Elephant's Head by Henry MooreElephant's Head 18Catspaws off the Land (1885) by Henry MooreCatspaws off the Land1885 · Tate Britain 19Portrait of Isabel de Cistué y Nieto (Retrato de Dª Isabel de Cistué y Nieto) by Henry MoorePortrait of Isabel de Cistué y Nieto (Retrato de Dª Isabel de Cistué y Nieto)Zaragoza Müzesi 20Family Group by Henry MooreFamily GroupFinnish National Gallery 21Two Monumental Reclining Figures by Henry MooreTwo Monumental Reclining Figures 22Hand Relief No. 2 by Henry MooreHand Relief No. 2 23Two Reclining Figures In Yellow And Green by Henry MooreTwo Reclining Figures In Yellow And Green 24Setting Nets on the Coast of North Wales (1874) by Henry MooreSetting Nets on the Coast of North Wales1874 · National Maritime Museum 25Hove-to for a Pilot (1893) by Henry MooreHove-to for a Pilot1893 · National Maritime Museum 26Small Mother and Child by Henry MooreSmall Mother and Child 27Coalminers by Henry MooreCoalminers 28Reclining Figure 3 by Henry MooreReclining Figure 3 29Maquette for Standing Figure by Henry MooreMaquette for Standing Figure 30Four reclining figures 2 by Henry MooreFour reclining figures 2 31Standing Nudes by Henry MooreStanding Nudes 32Ideas for Sculpture 4 by Henry MooreIdeas for Sculpture 4 33Plate XIX, from Mother and Child by Henry MoorePlate XIX, from Mother and Child 34Mary doing Homework by Henry MooreMary doing Homework 35Girl seated at desk IX by Henry MooreGirl seated at desk IX 36Eight plaster heads by Henry MooreEight plaster heads 37Mother and Child by Henry MooreMother and Child 38Seated Figure by Henry MooreSeated Figure 39Woman Seated on Fireside Stool by Henry MooreWoman Seated on Fireside Stool 40Vultures by Henry MooreVultures 41Plate XVIII, from Mother and Child by Henry MoorePlate XVIII, from Mother and Child 42Falling Warrior by Henry MooreFalling Warrior 43Ideas for Sculpture; Three Reclining Figures by Henry MooreIdeas for Sculpture; Three Reclining Figures 44Plate XXVIII, from Mother and Child by Henry MoorePlate XXVIII, from Mother and Child 45Mother Playing With Child On Floor I by Henry MooreMother Playing With Child On Floor I 46Three motives by Henry MooreThree motives 47Warrior's Head by Henry MooreWarrior's Head 48Family Group 5 by Henry MooreFamily Group 5 49Two Bulb Forms by Henry MooreTwo Bulb Forms 50Girl Doing Homework by Henry MooreGirl Doing Homework 51Zebra by Henry MooreZebra 52Sculptures - Dark Interior by Henry MooreSculptures - Dark Interior 53Seated Figure 4 by Henry MooreSeated Figure 4 54Reclining Figure Piranesi Background III by Henry MooreReclining Figure Piranesi Background III 55Large Reclining Figure and Small Motifs by Henry MooreLarge Reclining Figure and Small Motifs 56Reclining Mother and Child IV by Henry MooreReclining Mother and Child IV 57Plate XI, from Mother and Child by Henry MoorePlate XI, from Mother and Child 58Figures in Street by Henry MooreFigures in Street 59Sleeping Figure by Henry MooreSleeping Figure 60Seated Figure; Thin Head by Henry MooreSeated Figure; Thin Head 61Mother and Child; Uncrossed Feet by Henry MooreMother and Child; Uncrossed Feet 62Head of Girl and reclining Figure by Henry MooreHead of Girl and reclining Figure 63Upright Motive. Maquette No. 3 by Henry MooreUpright Motive. Maquette No. 3 64Six Reclining Figures by Henry MooreSix Reclining Figures 65Maquette for Reclining Figure No. 2 by Henry MooreMaquette for Reclining Figure No. 2 66Maquette For Mother And Child; Hood by Henry MooreMaquette For Mother And Child; Hood 67Maquette for Mother and Child; Upright by Henry MooreMaquette for Mother and Child; Upright 68Two Piece Reclining Figure; Double Circle by Henry MooreTwo Piece Reclining Figure; Double Circle 69Rocking Chair No. 2 by Henry MooreRocking Chair No. 2 70West Wind by Henry MooreWest Wind 71Ideas for Sculpture in Settings by Henry MooreIdeas for Sculpture in Settings 72Seated Figures and Ideas for Sculpture 1 by Henry MooreSeated Figures and Ideas for Sculpture 1 73King and Queen by Henry MooreKing and Queen 74Sheep in Landscape by Henry MooreSheep in Landscape 75Maquette for Reclining Figure by Henry MooreMaquette for Reclining Figure 76Upright Motive; Maquette No. 8 by Henry MooreUpright Motive; Maquette No. 8 77Two seated Figures against a pillar by Henry MooreTwo seated Figures against a pillar 78Idea for sculpture by Henry MooreIdea for sculpture 79Reclining Figure; Umbilicus by Henry MooreReclining Figure; Umbilicus 80Rocking Chair No. 3 by Henry MooreRocking Chair No. 3 81Standing Figure No. 1 by Henry MooreStanding Figure No. 1 82Divided Head by Henry MooreDivided Head 83Head; Lines by Henry MooreHead; Lines 84Reclining Mother And Child; Shell Skirt by Henry MooreReclining Mother And Child; Shell Skirt 85Rocking Chairs by Henry MooreRocking Chairs 86Bonnet Figure by Henry MooreBonnet Figure 87Nude by Henry MooreNude 88Reclining Figure No. 4 by Henry MooreReclining Figure No. 4 89Three Female Figures (Cramer 16) by Henry MooreThree Female Figures (Cramer 16) 90Three Standing Figures by Henry MooreThree Standing Figures 91Two Torsos by Henry MooreTwo Torsos 92Madonna and Child 2 by Henry MooreMadonna and Child 2 93Two Seated Women and Child by Henry MooreTwo Seated Women and Child 94Helmet Head No. 3 by Henry MooreHelmet Head No. 3 95Draped Seated Figure against Curved Wall by Henry MooreDraped Seated Figure against Curved Wall 96Mother and Child 2 by Henry MooreMother and Child 2 97Reclining Nude by Henry MooreReclining Nude 98Woman Reading by Henry MooreWoman Reading 99Reclining Warrior by Henry MooreReclining Warrior 100Maquette for Mother and Child with Apple by Henry MooreMaquette for Mother and Child with Apple

Henry Moore paintings by subject

The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.

Museums holding Henry Moore's originals

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Henry Moore Paintings from this list
Tate Britain, LondraTate Britain Londra 3 The Artist's Hand V, Hands I, Catspaws off the Land
National Maritime Museum, LondraNational Maritime Museum Londra 2 Setting Nets on the Coast of North Wales, Hove-to for a Pilot
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1 Reclining Figure
National Museums Liverpool, LiverpoolNational Museums Liverpool Liverpool 1 Falling Warrior
Imperial War Museums, LondraImperial War Museums Londra 1 A Miner at Work
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort WorthKimbell Art Museum Fort Worth 1 Figure in a Shelter
Zaragoza Müzesi, SaragossaZaragoza Müzesi Saragossa 1 Portrait of Isabel de Cistué y Nieto (Retrato de Dª Isabel de Cistué y Nieto)
Finnish National Gallery, HelsinkiFinnish National Gallery Helsinki 1 Family Group

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Henry Moore paintings: FAQ

Which is Henry Moore's most famous work?Show answer

Reclining Figure, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, ranks first, followed by Falling Warrior (1957) and Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47).

What are the ten most famous Henry Moore paintings?Show answer

Reclining Figure, Falling Warrior, Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47), Sheep 1, A Miner at Work, Yerleşik Figür Üzerindeki Kare Adımlar, Figure in a Shelter, The Artist's Hand V, Reclining Figure. Points and Hands I. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.

How many paintings by Henry Moore are listed?Show answer

492 works by Henry Moore are in our catalogue, dated 1942 to 1983.

Which museums hold Henry Moore's most famous originals?Show answer

Mainly in Tate Britain (Londra), National Maritime Museum (Londra) and Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit). See the museum table above for the full list.

When were the top Henry Moore paintings made?Show answer

In 1970s: 2 of the 100 paintings ranked here date from that time, including The Artist's Hand V.

What are the oldest and the most recent famous Henry Moore paintings?Show answer

Earliest on this page: A Miner at Work (1942). Latest: Figure in a Shelter (1983).

Which subjects appear most in Henry Moore's paintings?Show answer

Among the 100 paintings ranked here: Scenes (22), Children (15) and Mothers (15).

Which medium is most common in Henry Moore's paintings?Show answer

Bronze, for 2 of the 100 paintings ranked here.

What movement do Henry Moore's paintings belong to?Show answer

Modernism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.

Which famous Henry Moore paintings does the Tate Britain have?Show answer

The Tate Britain, Londra holds 3 of the paintings ranked here, including The Artist's Hand V, Hands I and Catspaws off the Land.

Henry Moore: the artist behind the paintings

A Life Sculpted in Form: The World of Henry Moore

Henry Spencer Moore OM CH FBA (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English visual artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures—particularly the reclining figure—which revolutionized modern British sculpture and established him as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. His journey from humble beginnings in Castleford, Yorkshire, to international acclaim exemplifies unwavering dedication to artistic exploration and a profound connection to both human form and the natural world.

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

Henry Spencer Moore was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England, on July 30, 1898, the son of Raymond Spencer Moore (1848–1922) and Mary Baker. Growing up amidst the rolling hills of Yorkshire profoundly shaped his aesthetic sensibility, imbuing his work with a sense of organic fluidity reminiscent of his birthplace. His father, a self-taught man with a passion for learning, instilled in him a belief in the transformative power of education, steering him away from the traditional path of a miner towards formal schooling. From an early age, Moore demonstrated an innate talent for modeling clay and carving wood—activities that foreshadowed his lifelong pursuit of sculptural form. Despite facing considerable hardship during his formative years, Moore’s determination to pursue artistic endeavors remained unshaken. He attended Leeds School of Art and subsequently enrolled at the Royal College of Art in London, immersing himself in the study of classical sculpture alongside pioneering movements like Cubism. This exposure to diverse artistic traditions fueled his creative vision and solidified his commitment to pushing boundaries within the realm of visual art.

Influences and Artistic Style

Moore’s artistic education was significantly impacted by encounters with groundbreaking artistic ideas—most notably, pre-Columbian sculptures during a visit to Mexico in 1925. The simplicity and abstraction inherent in these ancient artworks liberated him from representational constraints, inspiring him to explore forms that prioritized gesture and volume over precise anatomical accuracy. This pivotal experience catalyzed the development of his signature sculptural style: semi-abstract monumental bronzes characterized by rounded, organic shapes—often punctuated by voids or apertures—that captured light and space with remarkable subtlety. He drew inspiration from classical sculpture, particularly Michelangelo’s sculptures of David and Pietà, recognizing their mastery of form and expressive power. However, Moore wasn't merely replicating established conventions; he synthesized these influences into something uniquely his own—a style that reflected both the grandeur of antiquity and the dynamism of modernism. His artistic explorations extended beyond sculptural technique to encompass broader philosophical considerations concerning the relationship between art and human experience.

Major Sculptural Achievements

Henry Moore’s prolific output spanned decades, resulting in hundreds of sculptures ranging from intimate maquettes to colossal monumental works that transformed urban landscapes. Among his most celebrated achievements are *Reclining Figure: 1951*, a seminal sculpture embodying the essence of his artistic vision; *Family Group*, a poignant depiction of familial bonds rendered in bronze; and *Shelter Drawings*, a series of evocative sketches documenting Londoners’ resilience during the Blitz—demonstrating Moore's ability to translate sculptural principles into two-dimensional form. His monumental bronzes, notably *Large Torso*, *Drummond Tower*, and *Saint Patrick’s Cathedral*, stand as enduring symbols of artistic innovation and civic pride. These sculptures captivated audiences worldwide, cementing Moore’s legacy as one of the foremost sculptors of his era—a figure whose work continues to inspire artists and viewers alike. His unwavering dedication to exploring form, volume, and spatial relationships ensured that he would remain at the forefront of sculptural discourse throughout his lifetime.

Legacy and Enduring Influence

Henry Moore's impact on twentieth-century art is undeniable. He challenged conventional notions of representation, advocating for abstraction as a means of conveying emotion and capturing the essence of human experience. His sculptures served as catalysts for artistic experimentation and fostered dialogue about the role of art in society—inspiring subsequent generations of sculptors to embrace bold new approaches. Moore’s work continues to resonate with audiences today, prompting contemplation on themes of vulnerability, resilience, and connection to the natural world. He established the Henry Moore Foundation in 1977, ensuring that his artistic legacy would endure through education and the promotion of creativity—a testament to his belief in the transformative power of art and its capacity to enrich human lives. His sculptures stand as enduring monuments to human ingenuity and a profound reminder of the beauty inherent in confronting adversity—solidifying his place among the most revered artists of the twentieth century.

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