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          Henry Moore, 1898 – 1986

          Henry Moore Paintings: The 100 Most Famous Works, Ranked

          Henry Moore's most famous painting is Reclining Figure, in the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. With Falling Warrior (1957) and Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 492 works by Henry Moore; the 100 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.

          Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktoober 2026.

          Portrait of Henry Moore
          Henry Moore · 1898 – 1986
          Born · died
          1898 – 1986, Castleford
          Movement
          Modernism
          Works in our catalogue
          492
          Most famous
          Reclining Figure
          Most works at
          Tate Britain

          The 10 most famous Henry Moore paintings

          Reclining Figure by Henry Moore
          1

          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
          2

          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
          3

          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
          4

          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
          5

          A Miner at Work

          1942 · Sculpture · Imperial War Museums, London

          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
          7

          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
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          The Artist's Hand V

          1979 · Lithograph · Tate Britain, London

          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
          9

          Reclining Figure. Points

          Pronks

          Henry Moore’s “Reclining Figure. Points”: A Meditation on Form and Stillness Henry Moore's "Reclining Figure. Points," created sometime between 1967 and 1968, represents a pinnacle of organic abstraction—a movement that profoundly reshaped the landscape of twentieth-century art. This bronze sculpture transcends mere visual representation, delving into themes of human experience and spiritual contemplation, mirroring Moore’s enduring fascination with nature and his exploration of primal forms. Its impact on contemporary artistic…

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          Hands I (1973) by Henry Moore
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          Hands I

          1973 · Lithograph · Tate Britain, London

          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…

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          Henry Moore, paintings 11 to 100

          Reclining Figure; Avatud asend by Henry Moore
          #11

          Reclining Figure; Avatud asend

          Henry Moore: Ülemaailmeline Formaalne Dekoratsioon Henry Spencer Moore (1898–1986) oli Briti kunstniku maailmale tuntud nimi, kes revoluutsiooni tõi modernistlikku Britimaale ja kelle töö keskendus inimkehalisele vormile ning loodusliku…

          Two Piece Sculpture No. 7; Pipe by Henry Moore
          #14

          Two Piece Sculpture No. 7; Pipe

          A Dance of Forms: Exploring Henry Moore’s ‘Two Piece Sculpture No. 7; Pipe’ This captivating bronze sculpture by Henry Moore exemplifies his mastery of abstract figurative form and…

          Tüdruk tööreibtel istudes; ja istuv figuur by Henry Moore
          #16

          Tüdruk tööreibtel istudes; ja istuv figuur

          Henry Moore ja ‘Seatud Tüdruk’: Ülesturgutatud Ühe Maa Ütlematu Elegants Henry Moore (1898–1986) oli Briti modernistlik skulptuurikunstnik, kes muutis täielikult kunstiloo maailma. Tema töö keskendus lihtsusele ja vormile…

          Catspaws off the Land (1885) by Henry Moore
          #18

          Catspaws off the Land

          1885 · Tate Britain

          To gaze upon Catspaws off the Land is to be gently swept away by the vast, breathing expanse of the sea meeting the steadfast embrace of the shore.…

          The subjects Henry Moore painted most

          The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

          Scenes 22 works

          Madonna and Child, Henry Moore #12 Madonna and Child Animal Turned Head, Henry Moore #15 Animal Turned Head Two Monumental Reclining Figures, Henry Moore #21 Two Monumental Reclining Figures Two Reclining Figures In Yellow And Green, Henry Moore #23 Two Reclining Figures In Yellow And Green

          Children 15 works

          Small Mother and Child, Henry Moore #26 Small Mother and Child Plate XIX, from Mother and Child, Henry Moore #33 Plate XIX, from Mother and Child Mother and Child, Henry Moore #37 Mother and Child Plate XVIII, from Mother and Child, Henry Moore #41 Plate XVIII, from Mother and Child

          Mothers 15 works

          Mother Playing With Child On Floor I, Henry Moore #45 Mother Playing With Child On Floor I Sculptures - Dark Interior, Henry Moore #52 Sculptures - Dark Interior Reclining Mother and Child IV, Henry Moore #56 Reclining Mother and Child IV Plate XI, from Mother and Child, Henry Moore #57 Plate XI, from Mother and Child

          Body 9 works

          Elephant's Head, Henry Moore #17 Elephant's Head Eight plaster heads, Henry Moore #36 Eight plaster heads Warrior's Head, Henry Moore #47 Warrior's Head Seated Figure; Thin Head, Henry Moore #60 Seated Figure; Thin Head

          Where to see Henry Moore's paintings

          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, LondonTate Britain London 3 The Artist's Hand V, Hands I, Catspaws off the Land
          Rahvuslik Mereväemuuseum, LondonRahvuslik Mereväemuuseum London 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, LondonImperial War Museums London 1 A Miner at Work
          Kimbell Art Museum, Fort WorthKimbell Art Museum Fort Worth 1 Figure in a Shelter
          Zaragoza Museum, SaragossaZaragoza Museum Saragossa 1 Portrait of Isabel de Cistué y Nieto (Retrato de Dª Isabel de Cistué y Nieto)
          Finnish National Gallery, TallinnFinnish National Gallery Tallinn 1 Family Group

          Henry Moore's most famous painting of each decade

          1. 1940s
            A Miner at Work (1942) by Henry Moore
            #5 of 100

            A Miner at Work

            Age 42 – 51 · Imperial War Museums

            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…

          2. 1950s
            Falling Warrior (1957) by Henry Moore
            Rank 2 / 100

            Falling Warrior

            Age 52 – 61 · National Museums 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…

          3. 1970s
            The Artist's Hand V (1979) by Henry Moore
            #8 of 100

            The Artist's Hand V

            Age 72 – 81 · Tate Britain

            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…

          4. 1980s
            Figure in a Shelter (1983) by Henry Moore
            #7 of 100

            Figure in a Shelter

            Age 82 – 88 · Kimbell Art Museum

            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…

          Questions about Henry Moore's paintings

          What is Henry Moore's most famous painting?Show the answer

          Reclining Figure, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. Next come Falling Warrior (1957) and Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47).

          What are the top 10 paintings by Henry Moore?Show the answer

          Reclining Figure, Falling Warrior, Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47), Sheep 1, A Miner at Work, Seatud figuur ruutsamtelgede peale, Figure in a Shelter, The Artist's Hand V, Reclining Figure. Points and Hands I. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

          How many paintings did Henry Moore make?Show the answer

          Our catalogue lists 492 works by Henry Moore, dated from 1942 to 1983.

          Where are Henry Moore's most famous paintings?Show the answer

          Most of them are in Tate Britain (London), Rahvuslik Mereväemuuseum (London) and Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit). The table above lists the museums one by one.

          When did Henry Moore paint the most famous works?Show the answer

          In 1970s: 2 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them The Artist's Hand V.

          What are Henry Moore's earliest and latest famous paintings?Show the answer

          The earliest on this page is A Miner at Work (1942), the latest Figure in a Shelter (1983).

          What did Henry Moore paint most often?Show the answer

          Scenes (22), Children (15) and Mothers (15), among the 100 works on this page.

          What medium did Henry Moore use most?Show the answer

          Bronze: 2 of the 100 works on this page.

          Which art movement does Henry Moore belong to?Show the answer

          Modernism, as the paintings on this page show.

          Which Henry Moore paintings can I see at the Tate Britain?Show the answer

          The Artist's Hand V, Hands I and Catspaws off the Land are among the 3 works on this page held by the Tate Britain, London.

          About Henry Moore

          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, which revolutionized modern British sculpture and cemented his place as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore’s early life instilled in him a profound appreciation for the natural world—a fascination that would permeate his artistic vision throughout his career. His father, Raymond Spencer Moore, was a self-taught man who championed education and steered Henry away from the traditional path of coal mining, recognizing his innate talent for modeling clay and carving wood. This formative experience nurtured a lifelong dedication to tactile exploration and established the bedrock for his sculptural endeavors.

          Early Influences and Artistic Education

          Moore’s formal artistic training commenced at Leeds School of Art in 1913, where he honed his skills under the guidance of influential instructors who championed classical sculpture alongside emerging modernist movements like Cubism. Recognizing Moore's exceptional aptitude, they encouraged him to pursue advanced studies at the Royal College of Art in London in 1921, fostering a synthesis of artistic traditions that would define his distinctive style. During this period, he immersed himself in the study of Michelangelo’s sculptures and wrestled with the challenge of representing human form in an increasingly abstract context—a struggle that ultimately liberated him from representational constraints.

          The Breakthrough: Encountering Pre-Columbian Art

          A transformative journey to Mexico in 1925 proved pivotal in shaping Moore's artistic trajectory. The encounter with Aztec sculptures profoundly impacted his aesthetic sensibilities, sparking a fascination with simplification and abstraction—a fascination that would propel him toward his signature style. He abandoned meticulous anatomical accuracy in favor of exploring organic forms and voids, mirroring the undulating curves of the Mexican landscape and reflecting a desire to capture the essence of human experience rather than its literal depiction. This stylistic shift signaled a decisive break from traditional sculpture and established Moore’s commitment to pursuing artistic innovation.

          Sculptural Style and Recurring Themes

          Moore's sculptural style evolved over time, yet remained remarkably consistent—characterized by rounded, organic shapes that evoke a sense of fluidity and serenity. He frequently employed voids or openings within his sculptures, manipulating light and space to create dynamic visual effects. His most recognizable motifs included the *reclining figure*, which became synonymous with his name, and the *mother and child* theme—representations imbued with profound emotional depth and capturing the intimacy of familial bonds. These sculptures were not idealized portraits but honest explorations of human connection, often reflecting anxieties and uncertainties of their time. Moore’s artistic vision was informed by a deep appreciation for the Yorkshire landscape—a fascination that would permeate his oeuvre and contribute to its enduring beauty.

          Legacy and Recognition

          Henry Moore's influence on twentieth-century art is undeniable. He championed abstraction as a means of conveying emotion and exploring fundamental questions about human existence, challenging conventional notions of form and space. His monumental bronzes transformed urban landscapes and inspired generations of artists—solidifying his reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated sculptors. Throughout his life, Moore remained steadfast in his belief that art should be accessible to all, actively seeking opportunities to integrate his work into civic spaces and fostering artistic innovation through the establishment of the Henry Moore Foundation—a testament to his enduring legacy.
          • Notable Sculptures: *Reclining Figure*, *Family Group*, *Shelter Drawings*.
          • Influential Movements: Modernism, Abstract Sculpture
          • Key Characteristics: Rounded Forms, Organic Shapes, Void Spaces
          Moore’s sculptures continue to captivate audiences worldwide—a testament to his artistic genius and a celebration of the enduring human spirit.

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