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.
See a timeline of Henry Moore’s life, including biographical information, significant artworks, and his interactions with other artists.
Timeline of Henry Moore’s life
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.
Search the online collection
Our online catalogue contains 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.
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, Mondays to Fridays, 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.
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
Experience Henry Moore’s iconic work in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a visit to the artist’s former home, studios and sculpture gardens.
Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom
T: 01279 843 333
E: ReceptionDTH@henry-moore.org
