'Trees' (1950) by Henry Moore

'Trees' (1950) by Henry Mooreartist: Henry Moore (British 1898 1986) medium: colour lithograph dimensions: 40 x 48 cm framed size (approx) colour lithograph in 3 colours on velin du Marais paper signed in graphite, from an edition of 183. printed by Mourlet Freres, Paris published by Henri Jonquieres PA Nicaise Editeur, Paris, 1951 * one of Henry Moores illustrations for Andre Gide's translation of Goethe's Promethee. All the lithographs are based on drawings of 1948 to 1950, and

artist: Henry Moore (British 1898-1986)

medium: colour lithograph

dimensions: 40 x 48 cm framed size (approx)

colour lithograph in 3 colours on vélin du Marais paper
signed in graphite, from an edition of 183.
printed by Mourlet Frères, Paris
published by Henri Jonquières PA Nicaise Editeur, Paris, 1951
* one of Henry Moore’s illustrations for André Gide's translation of Goethe's Prométhée. All the lithographs are based on drawings of 1948 to 1950, and were numbered on a separate justification page from the edition of 183 (not included with the work)

presented in hand finished timber shadowbox frame with archival mat and backing and non-reflective UV glass

AU $2300 (approx US $1565 / 1400 EUROS / 225,000 yen / 1175 GBP - for exact current conversion visit xe.com)

artist biography
Henry Moore was a renowned British sculptor known for his iconic abstract sculptures that often depicted the human form. The impact of his artistic work extended beyond his practice of sculpture into other fields, such as printmaking.

Moore's exploration of printmaking began in the early 1930s when he was introduced to the medium by his fellow artist and friend, Graham Sutherland. He initially experimented with woodcuts but soon turned to etching, lithography, and other printmaking techniques, which became an integral part of his artistic practice - often using the medium to sketch out the ideas prior to making his sculptures.

While Moore is principally known for his sculpture - including monumental public sculptures placed across the world - etchings and lithographs are a more intimate and equally important element of his creative process. It formed an important part of Moore's practice. A sinuous style and combined interest in the human figure, organic forms, and the landscape distinguishes Moore's printing practice.