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Grew up in Yorkshire, met Henry Moore at art school, put holes in sculptures to let the landscape through, and worked in St Ives until a studio fire killed her.

Where to see Barbara Hepworth
Ranked by works you can see in person.
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2 worksKröller-Müller Museum
Otterlo, Netherlands
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8 works
Tate
London, United Kingdom
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2 works
Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre
London, United Kingdom
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2 works
Hepworth Wakefield
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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2 works
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds, United Kingdom
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1 works
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo, United States
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1 works
Kettle's Yard
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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1 works
Government Art Collection
London, United Kingdom
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1 works
Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
Rugby, United Kingdom
Also here (1)
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1 works
York Art Gallery
York, United Kingdom
Also here (4)
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0 worksMiddelheim Museum
Antwerp, Belgium
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1 works
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester, United Kingdom
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1 works
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington, New Zealand
Also here (1)
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1 works
Hunterian Museum
London, United Kingdom
Also here (2)
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1 works
Bolton Museum
Bolton, United Kingdom
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1 works
Yale Center for British Art
New Haven, United States
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1 works
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Swansea, United Kingdom
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1 works
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol, United Kingdom
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1 worksManchester Art Gallery
Manchester, United Kingdom
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1 works
National Trust
Swindon, United Kingdom
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1 works
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, United States
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1 works
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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1 works
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Also here (4)
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1 works
Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, United States
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1 works
National Portrait Gallery
London, United Kingdom
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0 works
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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0 works
National Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
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0 works
Lynden Sculpture Garden
Milwaukee, United States
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0 works
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Indianapolis, United States
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0 works
University of York Art Collection
York, United Kingdom
Also here (3)
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0 works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
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0 works
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst
Ghent, Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see Barbara Hepworth sculptures?
Barbara Hepworth's works can be seen at Kröller-Müller Museum, Tate, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and 2 other museums worldwide.When did Barbara Hepworth start sculpting?
Barbara Hepworth explored the natural world and the idea of solidity and space through rounded forms. She was especially connected to the landscapes surrounding her in Yorkshire and Cornwall.Why did Barbara Hepworth move to st ives?
In 1939, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson were invited to stay in St Ives by the art critic Adrian Stokes. They decided to move to Cornwall because it was considered a safer location than London with a young family, just before the outbreak of World War Two.How did Barbara Hepworth make her sculptures?
Barbara Hepworth used the upstairs of her Trewyn Studio as a woodworking studio after buying the building in 1949. She worked directly with materials such as wood, stone, and bronze, allowing their qualities to influence her artistic choices.Why is Barbara Hepworth famous?
Barbara Hepworth is famous for changing the direction of three-dimensional art with her innovative ideas. She gained world recognition as a sculptor at a time when female artists were rare.What is Barbara Hepworth best known for?
Barbara Hepworth is recognised for changing the direction of three-dimensional art with her innovative ideas. She gained world recognition as a sculptor at a time when female artists were rare.Barbara Hepworth art movement?
Throughout her career, Barbara Hepworth focused on nature.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Barbara Hepworth's works across the following collections.
- [1] museum Buffalo AKG Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [2] museum Kettle's Yard Used for: museum holdings.
- [3] museum Government Art Collection Used for: museum holdings.
- [4] museum Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [5] museum York Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
- [6] museum Middelheim Museum Used for: museum holdings.
- [7] book Hodge, Susie;, Artists at Home Used for: biography.
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