Large Torso - Palo Alto, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 25.652 W 122° 10.089
10S E 573598 N 4142626
A large torso like piece at Stanford University.
Waymark Code: WM7072
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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"The figure was originally meant to be a male torso with tensed shoulder-girdle bones forming a sort of arch. I first called the sculpture Large Torso; then I changed it to The Arch. The twisted, knotted strength of oak trees is something of what one wanted this figure to have.

Quoted in Henry Moore: Sculpture and Environment, Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers, New York, 1976, page 462" (visit link)
Title: Large Torso

Artist: Henry Moore

Media (materials) used: Bronze

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Stanford University

Date of creation or placement: 1962-1963
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