Hollow Form with Inner Form by Barbara Hepworth
Cantate Domino by Barbara Hepworth
Doves (Group) by Barbara Hepworth
Curved form (Trevalgan) by Barbara Hepworth
Curved form with inner form (Anima) by Barbara Hepworth
Dual form by Barbara Hepworth
Elegy III by Barbara Hepworth
Figure (Archaean) by Barbara Hepworth
Oval form (Trezion) by Barbara Hepworth
Single form (Eikon) by Barbara Hepworth
Sphere with inner form by Barbara Hepworth
Squares with two circles by Barbara Hepworth

Where to See Barbara Hepworth

33 museums worldwide

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About Barbara Hepworth

British · 1903–1975 · Art Nouveau

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.

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Barbara Hepworth's works are held in 33 museums worldwide, including Kröller-Müller Museum, Tate, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

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🇧🇪 Belgium

2 museums

🇳🇱 Netherlands

2 museums

🇳🇿 New Zealand

1 museum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 museums

🇺🇸 United States

8 museums

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. [1] museum Buffalo AKG Art Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Kettle's Yard Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Government Art Collection Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum York Art Gallery Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum Middelheim Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Hodge, Susie;, Artists at Home Used for: biography.

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