Three Standing Figures

18 March 2013, sold by/partial gift of Neva Krohn (Chicago, IL) to the Chazen Museum of Art

• Moore, Henry, David Sylvester, and Alan Bowness. "Henry Moore: Complete Sculpture [Volume 2 1949-54]." London: Lund Humphries, 1988. no. 321; pl. 90
• Moore, Henry, D. Sylvester, H. Read, & A. Bowness. "Henry Moore: Sculpture and Drawings [Volume 2]." London: Percy Lund, Humphries & Company, Ltd., 1955. no. 48
• Chazen Museum of Art. "Artscene." July- December 2013 p. 7

This bronze sculpture showcases a trio of abstract bronze figures standing together on a rectangular base. Each figure is unique and incorporates elements of a human form, composed of stacked geometric and biomorphic shapes. The figure on the left features a "head" composed of a bowtie shape and three horizontal lines stacked along a central vertical element. The upper torso is defined by a broader trapezoidal form pierced with two circular voids. A slim lower torso flares outward, forming prominent, curved "hips." The slender "legs" conjoin at the knees and taper to small feet. The central figure’s "head" is an arrangement of three stacked rings that culminates in an upward-pointing crescent or horn-like shape. Below the head, the rounded upper torso features two mounds that suggest shoulders or breasts. Thin, elongated "arms" extend downwards and terminate in small, rounded ends. The central torso narrows at the "waist" before expanding into a curving lower body that tapers towards the base. This lower section possesses an organic, almost flowing quality, resembling a tight-fitting gown. The figure on the right has a small rounded “head” that merges with a long, slender “neck.” The neck connects to a broad upper torso shaped like a cup or basin with a hollowed-out interior. The central part of the torso narrows dramatically, creating a defined "waist" before expanding again into the lower body. The "legs" are depicted as two distinct, somewhat fragmented forms with open spaces between them, terminating in small feet that connect to the base. All three figures share a similar dark bronze patina with green oxidation, suggesting age.

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