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HENRY MOORE 1898-1986
Castleford 1898-1986 Perry Green (British)

Title: Reclining Figure Architectural Background II, 1977

Technique: Original Lithograph in Colours on TH Saunders Wove Paper

Paper size: 66.2 x 53.5 cm. / 26 x 21 in.
Image size: 49.8 x 43 cm. / 19.6 x 16.9 in.

Additional Information: This is an original lithograph in colours by Henry Moore titled “Reclining Figure Architectural Background II”.
Our impression is a rare printer’s proof that was printed aside the regular edition of 50 signed and numbered impressions plus 15 artist’s proofs.
It is stamped “Curwen Studio Proof” twice, verso.
This original colour lithograph is by the artist Henry Moore. It was printed by Curwen Studio, London, in 1977. It was published by Christie’s Contemporary Art Ltd. the following year.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the printer in the lower right corner.

Provenance: Acquired from Curwen Chilford Prints Ltd.

Literature: Cramer, G., Grant, A., & Mitchinson, D. (1980) Henry Moore: Catalogue of the Graphic Work 1976-1979. Geneva: Gérald Cramer Éditeur.
Reference: Cramer 455

Condition: Good condition. Foxing across the sheet.