Reclining Mother & Child - Kew Gardens, London, Great Britain.
N 51° 28.654 W 000° 17.813
30U E 687707 N 5706400
An iconic Henry Moore larger than life, bronze sculpture known as Reclining Mother & Child 1975-1976. This rare & unusual figurative sculpture lies within a tranquil area of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, London, Great Britain.
Waymark Code: WMRNGF
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/13/2016
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Reclining Mother & Child 1975-1976 One of only three large scale bronze statues created by Moore. After traveling the World, including Japan & The USA the Henry Moore sculpture will now be resident in Kew Gardens, London, Great Britain.
The massive bronze larger than life, sculpture over 15 feet long, sits on a sandstone plinth.
The Reclining Mother and Child 1975-76:
"The bronze “Reclining Mother and Child” is situated within a tranquil part of the Gardens where it perfectly illustrates the clear synergy between Moore’s delight in the natural world and Kew’s celebration of nature and plant-based conservation worldwide.
Having his works displayed within a natural setting was crucial to Moore’s vision, which makes this partnership between Kew Gardens and the Henry Moore Foundation all the more fitting.
As the seasons change, this sculpture comes alive, from the vibrant colours of autumn to the stark contrast of winter, the surrounding Ash and Alder trees constantly creating a unique backdrop for this wonderful work.
The sculpture is one of only three large scale bronzes which combine two of his favourite subjects; the mother and child and the reclining figure. This striking work explores the relationship between a small form and a large one; the mother and child, with the reclining female form suggesting the sinuous shapes of the rolling countryside in contrast to the angular abstracted child which sits upright, and tough in contrast to its tender mother." Text Source: (
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