Henry Moore was an English sculptor known for his large-scale, abstract works. He was born on July 30, 1898, in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England.
Moore studied at the Leeds School of Art and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He began his career as a teacher, but eventually turned to sculpture full-time.
Moore's early works were inspired by nature and primitive art, and he often used organic forms in his sculptures. His later works became more abstract and geometric, and he began to explore the use of negative space in his compositions.
Moore's sculptures were often monumental in size, and many were installed in public spaces around the world. He was a respected member of the art world, and his work influenced a generation of sculptors who came after him.
Moore died on August 31, 1986, in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, at the age of 88. His work can be found in major museums and collections around the world, and he is widely regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century.