June 13, 1978

The Metrocentre Commission of Little Rock (Pulaski County) agreed to purchase an 11’5″ bronze sculpture titled Large Standing Figure: Knife Edge, created by internationally famous British sculptor Henry Moore. The $185,000 cost for the 1,200-pound work was paid from funds assessed on property within the Metrocentre Improvement District. It is considered to be among the state’s most noteworthy public sculptures.

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