Mother And Child XXIX art00173994 At the centre of this

At the centre of this compelling piece is a woman of unmistakable charm

a whole day

bands of deep sea blue and frothy wave white stretch across to meet strands of golden sand dappled with greenery – hints at life thriving on the edge where land meets sea

A striking vertical streak adorned with hints of gold and bronze introduces an element of abstract wonder to the scene

Mother And Child XXIX art00173994 At the centre of thisHenry Moore (1898 1986) Mother and Child XXIX, from Mother and Child, 1983 Etching, aquatint and drypoint on Arches wove paper Signed, inscribed PL XXIX, and numbered from the edition of 65 in pencil Printed by James Collyer and John Crossley Published by Raymond Spencer Company Ltd for The Henry Moore Foundation, Much Hadham Image: 8 x 10 in. (21. 3 x 27. 3cm) Sheet: 17 x 20 in. (43. 8 x 51. 4cm)