A Life Sculpted in Form: The World of Henry Moore Henry Spencer Moore, OM CH FBA (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English visual artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures—particularly the reclining figures—which revolutionized modern British sculpture and established him as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore’s early life was marked by a profound connection to the landscape and a nascent talent for sculpting that would define his artistic trajectory. His father, Raymond Spencer Moore, insti…