^Lot 11906 MOORE HENRY MOORE Lithograph Modern British Art 1979

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

Title: Lambs Climbing, 1979

Technique: Original Lithograph in Brown colour on Auvergne paper

Paper Size: 57 x 71 cm / 22 x 27.9 in

Additional Information:
This is an original lithograph by Henry Moore titled "Lambs Climbing".
Our impression is a rare printer's proof that was printed aside the regular signed edition of 30 impressions. There were a further 10 numbrered artist proofs.
It was printed by Curwen Studio, London, in 1979. It was published the same year by Raymond Spencer Ltd for the Henry Moore Foundation.
It is stamped "Sample copy" and bears the Curwen print studio stamp.

Provenance: Acquired from Curwen Chilford Prints ltd .
The theme of the sheeps is crucial in Moore's oeuvre. The artist used to draw them from his studio window in Perry Green.

Literature: Henry Moore: Catalogue of the Graphic Work 1976-1979, by Gerald Cramer and Alistair Grant, David Mitchinson, Geneva, 1979.
Reference: Cramer 348, fully illustrated.

Condition: Strong creases throughout. The paper has some foxing stains especially at the edges.