Draped Reclining Figure, Bronze sculpture in Cologne, Germany
Draped Reclining Figure is a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore, part of the Museum Ludwig collection in Cologne. The work shows a woman wrapped in a draped garment, lying on a thin base with rounded corners, and measures 157 cm in length and 102 cm in height.
Henry Moore created the work in 1952 and 1953. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum bought it in 1954, and it moved to the Museum Ludwig in 1976.
The sculpture is one of three casts made from the same model, and this example is the second in the series. Visitors to the museum can see how Moore's draped figure fits into the collection of modern art.
The sculpture is not always on public display, so check the museum's current exhibitions before planning a visit. When shown, it is usually inside the museum, where you can see it during opening hours.
Over the years, the sculpture has stood in several spots around Cologne, including the Rheinpark in Deutz and the courtyard of the former Wallraf-Richartz Museum. It was also placed near the south entrance of the Museum Ludwig before being moved inside.
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