Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads

Wallace Collection, London

NOW CLOSED

Helmet Head No.3 (1960), Henry Moore. Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation/© The Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore’s regular visits to the Wallace Collection armoury began with his arrival in London as a student in 1921, and continued for the rest of his life. For the first time, this display pairs his Helmet Head sculptures with the pieces of armour that inspired them. Find out more from the Wallace Collection’s website.

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Ideas for Sculpture: Heads (1958), Henry Moore.

Ideas for Sculpture: Heads (1958), Henry Moore. Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation/© The Henry Moore Foundation

Sallet (c. 1500), unknown artist.

Sallet (c. 1500), unknown artist. © The Wallace Collection

Helmet Head No.1 (1950), Henry Moore.

Helmet Head No.1 (1950), Henry Moore. Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation/© The Henry Moore Foundation

Wild Eye (1974), Henry Moore.

Wild Eye (1974), Henry Moore. Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation/© The Henry Moore Foundation