UNESCO Reclining Figure

The Reclining Figure sculpture exhibits abstract forms suggesting a human body, with recognizable arms, torso, legs, and a small head containing eye hollows.

British sculptor Henry Moore created this monumental work in 1957, using four large blocks of Roman travertine marble that were carved in an Italian quarry.

The sculpture represents a significant collaboration between UNESCO and Moore, displaying the relationship between contemporary art and international cultural institutions.

Located near Building IV of the UNESCO headquarters, this 16-foot-long and 8-foot-high sculpture weighs 38 tons and stands against the modernist architecture.

The sculpture underwent a location change in 1963 to accommodate office expansions, marking the last major public commission where Moore created a site-specific work.

Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1950s

Creator: Henry Moore

Made from material: travertine

Part of: Reclining Figure

Address: Av. de Suffren, 75007 Paris, France 75007 Paris 75007 Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.84952,2.30563

Latest update: October 17, 2025 19:23