Reclining Figure, 1930

  • Henry Moore, English, 1898-1986

Ancaster stone

  • Overall: 13 × 20 × 8 inches (33 × 50.8 × 20.3 cm)

Founders Society Purchase, Friends of Modern Art Fund

62.97

Formerly in the collection of: Mrs. Fletcher LeB. B. Dailey

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Henry Moore, Reclining Figure, 1930, Ancaster stone. Detroit Institute of Arts, Founders Society Purchase, Friends of Modern Art Fund, 62.97.