Reclining Figure 1969–70 Reclining Figure 1969–70 Reclining Figure 1969–70 (LH 608) is a bronze sculpture by English artist Henry Moore. Inspired by the shape of a piece of flint, Moore created a maquette for the sculpture in plaster which was cast in an edition of small bronzes, some long. The maquette was used to create a full-size version in polystyrene, which was used to create a mould for a monumental sculpture. The sculpture can be viewed as an abstraction of a reclining female human figure, resting on one arm, hip and two legs, with the second arm raised, and a prominence on the
Mother and Child (Gordine) Queen in 1963. The artwork was first displayed in the auditorium of the IMA's previous building, and it remained indoors until the museum moved to its current building. Since then, other than removal for conservation attention, "Mother and Child" has been on view at the IMA on the boundary between Oldfields and the IMA's main campus, which displays contemporary art. The IMA acquired "Mother and Child" upon its completion in 1964, when the museum was still known as the Art Association of Indianapolis. Its cost was covered by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hulman, Jr. Dora Gordine was