Discover Henry Moore
Henry Spencer Moore (1898-1986) was one of the most important British artists of the twentieth century and arguably the most internationally celebrated sculptor of the period. He is renowned for his semi-abstract monumental bronzes, which can be seen all over the world.
Henry Moore’s story
Moore was born in Castleford, a small mining town in Yorkshire, in 1898. After training to be a teacher and serving in the British Army he studied at Leeds School of Art and then the Royal College of Art, London.
By the 1950s Moore had begun to receive a number of international commissions. He continued working in sculpture, drawing, printmaking and textile design until his death in 1986.
Moore was a pioneer, and the first British artist to become a global star in his own lifetime. His work came to symbolise post-war modernism and can be said to have caused a British sculptural renaissance.
Timeline of Henry Moore’s life
See a timeline of Henry Moore’s life, including biographical information, significant artworks, and his interactions with other artists.
Henry Moore’s artwork
Moore’s artistic output encompasses sculptures, drawings, tapestries, textiles and graphic works produced over a long, varied and hugely productive career.
Our online catalogue is an ongoing project that so far details over 13,000 works by Moore from our collection and around the world.
Online artwork collection
Search our online catalogue for details of over 13,000 sculptures, drawings, tapestries, textiles and graphic works by Henry Moore.
Henry Moore around the world
A world famous artist in his own lifetime, you can see sculptures by Henry Moore in public spaces and art galleries across the world.
Partner exhibitions
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Partner exhibition
Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore
Henry Moore Archive
The world’s leading resource on the life and work of Henry Moore, containing publications, correspondence, photographs and exhibition material. The archive is part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in rural Hertfordshire.
Visit the archive
We welcome anyone with an interest in Henry Moore, his life and his work.
The archive contains over three quarters of a million objects and documents relating to Moore, dating back to 1914.
You can view material at your leisure in our dedicated, spacious reading room.
Open by appointment year-round, Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:30.
Stories from the archive
Working in the archive often leads to uncovering fascinating stories about Henry Moore’s life and work.
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Past exhibitions
Discover a wealth of historical exhibitions on Moore’s work, both at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens and further afield.
Henry Moore: The Sixties
1 April – 30 October 2022
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
In the 1960s, Moore embraced new materials and techniques which enabled him to work on an increasingly monumental scale. This exhibition features rarely seen sculptures, drawings, graphics and a wealth of archive material drawn entirely from our collections to illuminate the innovation of an artist at the height of his powers.
This Living Hand: Edmund de Waal presents Henry Moore
19 May – 31 October 2021
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Moore believed that ‘tactile experience is very important as an aesthetic dimension in sculpture’. In this innovative exhibition, you are invited to touch a collection of Moore’s work in bronze and stone, plus a series of original carved benches created by the curator from Hornton stone – one of Henry Moore’s favourite materials.
Henry Moore Drawings: The Art of Seeing
3 April – 27 October 2019
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Henry Moore is best known for his sculpture; but it was thanks to an exhibition of his Shelter drawings at the National Gallery in 1942 that Moore first received widespread recognition in Britain. This new exhibition, featuring over 150 drawings, explores his prolific career on paper.
Image licensing
We have a comprehensive record of the artist’s life and work comprising photographs, negatives, transparencies, glass negatives and digital images available for research or to purchase.
Artwork research and review service
Our expertise in the work of Henry Moore and archive of unpublished resources places us in a unique position to assess artworks through visual analysis and in-depth research.
Visit us
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom
T: 01279 843 333
E: visitorservices@henry-moore.org
