Reclining Figure: Festival

The Reclining Figure sculpture features curved forms and abstract shapes cast in bronze, representing a human figure in a horizontal resting position.

Created by Henry Moore in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, this sculpture marks a significant period when public art gained prominence in post-war Europe.

The sculpture reflects Moore's interpretation of pre-Columbian art, particularly the Chac Mool figures he studied at the Trocadero Museum in Paris.

The sculpture sits between steps leading to Terrasse du Bord de l'Eau, with direct views toward the River Seine and Musee de l'Orangerie.

The BBC documented the creation process from initial sketches through bronze casting, providing insights into Moore's innovative sculptural techniques.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1951

Creator: Henry Moore

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86390,2.32361

Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:20