This colossal bronze artwork, fondly named Upright Motive No. 1: Glenkiln Cross, is the brainchild of our mate Henry Moore. It all started when he was bewitched by a solitary Lombardy poplar in Milan, during his work on a sculpture project for an Olivetti building. This poplar was the initial spark that led to the 'Upright Motive' line, a genus of slender, vertical sculptures. The Glenkiln Cross was cast in bronze in 1955-56 and can be found in various locations, such as the Glenkiln Sculpture Park in Scotland, the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, and the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. This sculpture, overseen by good old Sir William Keswick, made Scotland its home, hence the name. From a distance, it resembles one of the old Celtic crosses, making for an arresting view.
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