Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Bronze sculpture at Safeco Plaza, Seattle, United States.
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae is a full-size bronze by Henry Moore installed outside Safeco Plaza at 1001 4th Avenue in Seattle. Cast in 1968–69, it measures 9 by 24 feet by 10 feet 7 inches and consists of three interlocking elements inspired by bones or flints.
Henry Moore created this bronze work between 1968 and 1969 from a small plaster model that was later cast at larger scale. The piece belongs to a limited series with only a few versions cast worldwide.
The work shows Moore's interest in natural forms and contributes to the modern art movement through an abstract interpretation of vertebral structures. Visitors can see how the bronze form expresses movement and organic growth.
The installation stands on an open plaza near downtown Seattle and can be viewed any time from multiple viewpoints. The open access allows you to observe the sculpture in different light and fully grasp its structure.
The sculpture is one of only a few existing examples from a closed edition by the artist, making it a rare work. This scarcity underscores its importance in both Moore's artistic output and public art landscapes.
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