Henry Moore, Reclining Mother and Child, 1983
As the Christmas festivities draw to a close, the final few days of the year offer the perfect opportunity for rest and recuperation. In these times, I find myself drawn to works which summon an air of peace and tranquillity: works which, via subject matter, colour or tone, have the transformative effect of a long, deep breath. This week’s article features a collection of five such pieces – from Henry Moore’s tender Reclining Mother and Child, to a set of six uplifting abstract works by Agnes Martin.
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Henry Moore, Reclining Mother and Child, 1983
The themes of both the mother and child, and the reclining figure, appear regularly across Henry Moore’s body of work. This beautifully moving lithograph sees these iconic themes intertwine, resulting in an image which is at once bold, yet sensitive.
Henry Moore is widely considered to be one of the most important British artists of all time. His large-scale sculptures and intimate prints can be found in institutions around the world. Though he was a prolific printmaker, he was prevented from producing prints from 1984 due to ill health. As such, this piece is amongst the last prints he ever made and marks a significant moment in British art history.
Agnes Martin, Everyday happiness; I love love; Infant response to love; Love; Happiness - glee; Happy holiday, 2000
In a 1993 interview, Agnes Martin stated ‘I think that personal feelings, sentimentality and those sorts of emotions, are not art but that universal emotions like happiness are art. I am particularly interested in the abstract emotions that we feel when we listen to music.’ This series of six abstract lithographs on vellum encapsulates the purity of emotion which Martin strived to express.
The work of Agnes Martin, a prominent figure of American abstraction is beloved for its stillness and subtlety. This set is a phenomenal example of that which granted her such significance within art history and has brilliant wall appeal.
Stik, Lovers (Blue), 2011
Stik’s figures are often to be found looking out curiously upon the world. In contrast, this print finds the artist exploring the essential human need for connection. These lovers find their companionship within the bounds of the image, instead of seeking community beyond. A gentle expression of compassion and comfort, it is easy to see why this piece has become so desirable in recent years.
One of Stik's most desirable and sought-after images, "Lovers" distils everything we love about the artist's oeuvre into a single stunning edition.
Henri Matisse, Baigneuse dans les Roseaux, 1958
Matisse’s cut-outs are perhaps one of the most important series of Modern Art. This lithograph is from the highly sought-after ‘Dernieres Oeuvres de Matisse’ portfolio which presented the iconic pochoir designs in a more accessible size format. Titled ‘Baigneuse dans les Roseaux’ (Bather Amongst the Reeds), this beautiful piece summons a sense of wellness and restoration.
Works from this portfolio offer a fantastic opportunity to own an iconic slice of art history at an approachable price-point. Click the link below to find our full collection of works by Henri Matisse.
Josef Albers, Hommage au Carré (Homage to the Square): One Plate, 1965
Albers favoured a highly disciplined approach to composition that found its fullest expression in the Homage to the Square series. An ongoing body of work begun in 1949 that grew to include hundreds of paintings and prints, it allowed the artist to explore colour interactions through arrangements of squares nested within one another. Albers selected his palette with incredible care and attention to detail, resulting in works which question the very nature of how we look at art.
This highly desirable, hand signed work is a classic example of Albers’ most important contribution to modern art. Offered in excellent condition, it has fantastic wall appeal and is a great investment option for lovers of abstract art.
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