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This work was one of the last works executed by Moore before he stopped doing sculpture in 1940 when his Hampstead studio was damaged by bombs and metal was becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.
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Title of artwork, date
The Helmet, 1939–1940
Date supported
1992
Medium and material
Lead
Dimensions
32 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
300000
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