MOTHER AND CHILD - HENRY MOORE

MOTHER AND CHILD - HENRY MOORE

FONTANA UNESCO ART BOOKS.

Publisher: Collins in association with UNESCO.
Published: 1966
Format:  Softcover
Language: English
Condition: Very good

Moore’s Mother and child theme speaks to one of the most powerful human bonds: the deep connection between parent and child. He returned to this motif again and again, shaping it into strong, rounded forms that feel both ancient and modern. In his hands, the mother figure became more than a caretaker—she became a symbol of creation, nature, and life itself.

This theme gave Moore endless room to explore. He showed moments of closeness, of protection, of letting go, and coming back together. Sometimes the child leaned in for comfort; other times, it reached out into the world. These sculptures weren’t about ideas or theories. They were about feeling—about something we all know deep down. Over time, Moore transformed this simple relationship into a lasting symbol of human connection

Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm