Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University)
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Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) is a modernist bronze sculpture by Henry Moore that exemplifies his signature exploration of the human form through abstract, organic shapes.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3201486 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) Context triple: [Henry Moore, notableWork, Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University)]
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A.
The Archer by Henry Moore
The Archer by Henry Moore is a large abstract bronze sculpture by the renowned British modernist sculptor, prominently installed in a public plaza in Toronto.
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B.
Henry Moore sculpture "Nuclear Energy"
Henry Moore’s sculpture "Nuclear Energy" is a bronze public artwork on the University of Chicago campus that commemorates the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction and reflects both the promise and peril of atomic power.
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C.
Henry Moore sculpture "The Dallas Piece"
Henry Moore sculpture "The Dallas Piece" is a large abstract bronze artwork by British sculptor Henry Moore, prominently installed as a landmark public sculpture in Dallas, Texas.
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D.
The Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a large contemporary steel sculpture by Antony Gormley, renowned as one of the most iconic public artworks in northern England.
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E.
Statue of the Reclining Woman (The Couch) by Lorado Taft
The Statue of the Reclining Woman (The Couch) by Lorado Taft is a celebrated early 20th-century funerary sculpture depicting a serene, life-sized woman reclining on a stone couch, noted for its quiet realism and emotional depth.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) Target entity description: Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) is a modernist bronze sculpture by Henry Moore that exemplifies his signature exploration of the human form through abstract, organic shapes.
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A.
The Archer by Henry Moore
The Archer by Henry Moore is a large abstract bronze sculpture by the renowned British modernist sculptor, prominently installed in a public plaza in Toronto.
-
B.
Henry Moore sculpture "Nuclear Energy"
Henry Moore’s sculpture "Nuclear Energy" is a bronze public artwork on the University of Chicago campus that commemorates the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction and reflects both the promise and peril of atomic power.
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C.
Henry Moore sculpture "The Dallas Piece"
Henry Moore sculpture "The Dallas Piece" is a large abstract bronze artwork by British sculptor Henry Moore, prominently installed as a landmark public sculpture in Dallas, Texas.
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D.
The Angel of the North
The Angel of the North is a large contemporary steel sculpture by Antony Gormley, renowned as one of the most iconic public artworks in northern England.
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E.
Statue of the Reclining Woman (The Couch) by Lorado Taft
The Statue of the Reclining Woman (The Couch) by Lorado Taft is a celebrated early 20th-century funerary sculpture depicting a serene, life-sized woman reclining on a stone couch, noted for its quiet realism and emotional depth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bronze sculpture
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modernist artwork ⓘ sculpture ⓘ |
| artForm | three-dimensional art ⓘ |
| artHistoricalSignificance | represents Moore’s mature approach to the reclining figure ⓘ |
| artisticMovementOfCreator | British modernism ⓘ |
| artStyle |
abstract
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organic forms ⓘ |
| associatedWithInstitution | University of Leeds ⓘ |
| associatedWithPerson | Henry Moore ⓘ |
| castingTechnique | bronze casting ⓘ |
| collection | University of Leeds Art Collection ⓘ |
| color | dark patinated bronze ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | preserved ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Henry Moore ⓘ |
| creatorBirthName |
Henry Spencer Moore
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linked to:
Henry Moore
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| creatorNationality | British ⓘ |
| depicts |
human form
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reclining human figure ⓘ |
| displayType | public sculpture ⓘ |
| genre | abstract sculpture ⓘ |
| hasPart |
abstracted torso
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simplified limbs ⓘ voids within the form ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Reclining Figure ⓘ |
| inception | 1938 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
abstraction in European art
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modernist sculpture ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
England
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Leeds ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ University of Leeds ⓘ |
| materialUsed | bronze ⓘ |
| movement | Modernism ⓘ |
| notableFor |
early example of Henry Moore’s reclining figure theme
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exploration of human form through abstraction ⓘ organic, biomorphic shapes ⓘ |
| periodInArtistCareer | pre-World War II period ⓘ |
| series |
Reclining Figure series by Henry Moore
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linked to:
Reclining Figure (1951, Festival of Britain)
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| subjectMatter |
female figure
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human body ⓘ |
| theme |
abstraction of the human body
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reclining figure motif ⓘ relationship between mass and void ⓘ |
| year | 1938 ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) Description of subject: Reclining Figure (1938, Leeds University) is a modernist bronze sculpture by Henry Moore that exemplifies his signature exploration of the human form through abstract, organic shapes.
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