Large Spindle
Henry Moore's Large Spindle Piece sculpture at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The bronze work dates from 1968-74 and was originally created for an exhibition in Hyde Park.
Moore was born in Castleford near the park and donated many of his works, believing they were better seen outdoors in natural landscape.
There are a whole series of them laid out in the country park area near the entrance, with people and sheep alike wandering around between them.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is just of the M1 at West Bretton, near Wakefield and occupies a 500-acre country estate interspersed with numerous outdoor sculptures.
There are numerous trails and paths through various zones, with sculptures by such artists as Henry Moore and Antony Gormley among those whose works are exhibited.
The sculptures – which are regularly moved from place to place within the park – blend into the gardens, hillsides and around a small lake, providing an outdoor environment in which to view the works both from afar and up close – and sometimes even from within.
Large Spindle
Henry Moore's Large Spindle Piece sculpture at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
The bronze work dates from 1968-74 and was originally created for an exhibition in Hyde Park.
Moore was born in Castleford near the park and donated many of his works, believing they were better seen outdoors in natural landscape.
There are a whole series of them laid out in the country park area near the entrance, with people and sheep alike wandering around between them.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is just of the M1 at West Bretton, near Wakefield and occupies a 500-acre country estate interspersed with numerous outdoor sculptures.
There are numerous trails and paths through various zones, with sculptures by such artists as Henry Moore and Antony Gormley among those whose works are exhibited.
The sculptures – which are regularly moved from place to place within the park – blend into the gardens, hillsides and around a small lake, providing an outdoor environment in which to view the works both from afar and up close – and sometimes even from within.