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1947

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • We acquired this object.

2003

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2025

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Square, Bird

This is a Square. It was created by Henry Moore and printed by Ascher Squares. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is silk and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cooper Union Art School. It is credited Gift of Cooper Union Art School.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Printed signatures: Henry Moore, Ascher

Cite this object as

Square, Bird; Henry Moore ((English, 1898–1986)); Printed by Ascher Squares (United Kingdom); England; silk; H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.); Gift of Cooper Union Art School; 1950-143-11

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