Lot Essay
In 1972 Moore's studio overlooked a large field grazed by sheep. He later recalled: 'I began drawing the sheep, just for the pleasure I get out of drawing for its own sake. At first I saw each sheep only as big as a ball of wool with a head and four legs. But gradually, as I got interested, I began to look more intensely - which is what drawing from life always makes you do. As I continued working, I came to love the sheep, and began to think also about their biblical associations.'
This is page 42 from the Sheep Sketchbook dedicated to the artist's daughter "For Mary from Dad 7th March 1972".
The work is recorded in the Henry Moore Foundation Archive as HMF 3358.
This is page 42 from the Sheep Sketchbook dedicated to the artist's daughter "For Mary from Dad 7th March 1972".
The work is recorded in the Henry Moore Foundation Archive as HMF 3358.