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Barbara Hepworth Art

British, 1903-1975

Barbara Hepworth was born in 1903 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire. Hepworth attended the Leeds School of Art from 1920. There, she met fellow sculptor Henry Moore, who she maintained a friendly rivalry with throughout her career. 

From Leeds, Hepworth went on to attend the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, where she studied from 1921–24. Following her studies in London, Hepworth traveled to Italy. She began this journey in Florence, where she was the runner-up for the Prix-de-Rome, losing only to sculptor John Skeaping, whom she began a relationship with. The pair traveled to Siena and Rome and were married in 1925 in Florence.

During her time in Italy, Hepworth studied under sculptor Giovanni Ardini and learned how to carve marble. Upon her return to London, Hepworth and Skeaping began to publicly exhibit from their flat until their divorce in 1929. Hepworth’s early work reflects her interest in European art movements, particularly Italian Abstraction. 

In 1931, Hepworth began to sculpt her characteristic pierced figures, and Henry Moore followed suit. The pair led the path to modernist sculpture. Hepworth later became involved with the Parisian art movement, Abstraction-Création. 

In 1933, Hepworth and Ben Nicholson co-founded with Paul Nash, Herbert Read and architect Wells Coates the Unit One art movement, with the agenda to unite Surrealist practice with abstraction in contemporary British art. Hepworth moved to St. Ives, Cornwall with her second husband Nicholson and their children at the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939. Hepworth lived and worked in Trewyn Studios. 

Many other British artists likewise found refuge and space in Cornwall to continue working during the war, and in its aftermath, Hepworth founded the Penwith Society of Arts in 1949. 

In 1950, Hepworth exhibited in the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Two of her public commissions were exhibited at the Festival of Britain in 1951, and in 1953 she traveled to Greece, a trip which inspired her celebrated six-piece sculpture collection carved from Guarea wood between 1954–56. In 1955, Hepworth began to exhibit in the USA, beginning with the Martha Jackson Gallery. Preferring the European art market, she exhibited solo at Galerie Chalette, France in 1957, and her lithographs were hung in Marlborough Fine Art in 1970. 

The Barbara Hepworth Museum in St Ives and the Hepworth Wakefield in West Yorkshire permanently exhibit her work in honor of her contributions to both places that the artist at times called home. Her collectors include the Tate, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongrewa and the Lynden Sculpture Garden.

Hepworth was awarded the Grand Prix at the 1959 Sao Paulo Art Biennal, the Freedom of St Ives in 1968, a CBE in 1958, and a DBE in 1965. In 2015, the Tate Britain held the first big solo exhibition of Hepworth’s work since her death, bringing together more than 70 of her works.

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(Biography provided by Shapero Modern)

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Artist: Barbara Hepworth
Sea Forms (1969) (signed)
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
A original Lithograph in black and yellow with embossing on wove paper. Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Edition 30/60. Sheet size 58 x 82cm. Published with the blindstam...
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1960s Barbara Hepworth Art

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Lithograph

Sea Forms (1969) (signed)
Sea Forms (1969) (signed)

Barbara Hepworth
Sea Forms (1969) (signed), 1969

Square and circles (1969) (signed)
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
A original Lithograph printed in colours, on wove. Signed and numbered by the artist. Printed by Curwen Prints, London, with their blindstamp, with margins in 1969. Edition 24/30. Sh...
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1960s Barbara Hepworth Art

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Lithograph

Square and circles (1969) (signed)
Square and circles (1969) (signed)

Barbara Hepworth
Square and circles (1969) (signed), 1969

Moonplay (1972) (signed)
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
Signed lithograph in colours, 1972, on wove paper, signed in pencil, numbered 129/200, published by Cercle Graphique Européen, with their blindstamp, in good condition, framed 76 x ...
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1970s Barbara Hepworth Art

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Moonplay (1972) (signed)
Moonplay (1972) (signed)

Barbara Hepworth
Moonplay (1972) (signed), 1972

Barbara Hepworth, Three Forms Assembling - Signed Print, 1968, Abstract Art
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Hamburg, DE
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20th Century Abstract Barbara Hepworth Art

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Barbara Hepworth, Three Forms Assembling - Signed Print, 1968, Abstract Art
Barbara Hepworth, Three Forms Assembling - Signed Print, 1968, Abstract Art

Barbara Hepworth
Barbara Hepworth, Three Forms Assembling - Signed Print, 1968, Abstract Art, 1968

Fragment from the Aegean Suite (1969) (signed)
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Lithograph from 1971 printed in colours on wove. Signed and numbered in pencil by the Artist. Printed by Curwen Studio, with their blindstamp and publishe...
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1960s Barbara Hepworth Art

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Lithograph

Fragment from the Aegean Suite (1969) (signed)

Barbara Hepworth
Fragment from the Aegean Suite (1969) (signed), 1969

Rangatira 2 (1969)
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
Screenprint in colours, 1970, from Opposing Forms, signed in pencil, numbered 13 out of 60, published by Marlborough Fine Art, London, on TH Saunders wove paper. 78 x 57 cm.
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1960s Barbara Hepworth Art

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Rangatira 2 (1969)
Rangatira 2 (1969)

Barbara Hepworth
Rangatira 2 (1969), 1969

Forms in a Flurry
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in London, GB
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Forms in a Flurry
Forms in a Flurry

Barbara Hepworth
Forms in a Flurry, 1969 - 1970

Barbara Hepworth, Squares and Circles, 1969
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Located in London, GB
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Barbara Hepworth, Squares and Circles, 1969
Barbara Hepworth, Squares and Circles, 1969

Barbara Hepworth
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Located in London, GB
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1960s Abstract Barbara Hepworth Art

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Barbara Hepworth, Rangatira II, 1969-70
Barbara Hepworth, Rangatira II, 1969-70

Barbara Hepworth
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Desert Forms, from Aegean Suite by Barbara Hepworth, 1971
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Located in Kingsclere, GB
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Desert Forms, from Aegean Suite by Barbara Hepworth, 1971
Desert Forms, from Aegean Suite by Barbara Hepworth, 1971

Barbara Hepworth
Desert Forms, from Aegean Suite by Barbara Hepworth, 1971, 1971

Rangatira II, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1970
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Located in Kingsclere, GB
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20th Century Barbara Hepworth Art

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Rangatira II, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1970
Rangatira II, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1970

Barbara Hepworth
Rangatira II, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1970, 1970

Forms in a Flurry, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Forms in a Flurry, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969 Additional information: Medium: screenprint 77 x 57 cm 30 1/4 x 22 1/2 in signed and numbered in pencil Barbara Hep...
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20th Century Barbara Hepworth Art

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Forms in a Flurry, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
Forms in a Flurry, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969

Barbara Hepworth
Forms in a Flurry, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969, 1969

Two Ancestral Figures, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Two Ancestral Figures, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969 Additional information: Medium: screenprint 77 x 57 cm 30 1/4 x 22 1/2 in signed and numbered in pencil Barbara...
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20th Century Barbara Hepworth Art

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Screen

Two Ancestral Figures, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
Two Ancestral Figures, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969

Barbara Hepworth
Two Ancestral Figures, from Opposing Forms by Barbara Hepworth, 1969, 1969

Squares and Circles, from Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Squares and Circles, from Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, 1969 Additional information: Medium: lithograph 58 x 80 cm 22 7/8 x 31 1/2 in signed and numbered in pencil Barbar...
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20th Century Barbara Hepworth Art

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Lithograph

Squares and Circles, from Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, 1969
Squares and Circles, from Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, 1969

Barbara Hepworth
Squares and Circles, from Twelve Lithographs by Barbara Hepworth, 1969, 1969

Reclining Figure (Trenona) By Barbara Hepworth
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in London, GB
Reclining Figure (Trenona) By Barbara Hepworth 1958 Barbara Hepworth was a prominent 20th-century British sculptor celebrated for h...
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1950s Contemporary Barbara Hepworth Art

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Reclining Figure (Trenona) By Barbara Hepworth
Reclining Figure (Trenona) By Barbara Hepworth

Barbara Hepworth
Reclining Figure (Trenona) By Barbara Hepworth, 1958

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Find a wide variety of authentic Barbara Hepworth art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Barbara Hepworth in lithograph, screen print, bronze and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Barbara Hepworth art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ben Nicholson, Sir Terry Frost, and Alan Davie. Barbara Hepworth art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,274 and tops out at $120,000, while the average work can sell for $10,194.

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Questions About Barbara Hepworth Art
  • Where did Barbara Hepworth make her sculptures?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Barbara Hepworth made many of her sculptures at her home studio. From 1939 until her death in 1975, she resided in St Ives, Cornwall, England. Today, her former home and studio are a museum dedicated to her life and work. Explore a wide variety of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • What mediums did Barbara Hepworth use?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Barbara Hepworth worked in a number of mediums. She is best known for her sculptures, which she produced out of clay, bronze, stone and wood. Hepworth also created prints, including serigraphs and lithographs. Find a collection of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • Did Barbara Hepworth know Henry Moore?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, Barbara Hepworth knew Henry Moore. They met while she was attending the Leeds School of Art in the 1920s. Moore and Hepworth maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Along with Paul Nash and Ben Nicholson, the two founded the Unit One art movement in 1933. The movement's purpose was to promote avant-garde art in the UK. Explore a wide variety of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Why was Hepworth so important?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Hepworth was so important for a few reasons. Barbara Hepworth helped to push the art of sculpture in a new direction with her pieces that featured pierced details that provided a view of the setting beyond the artwork. Her considerations of space influenced the work of many other sculptors, including her contemporary Henry Moore. As a founding member of the Unit One artist movement, Hepworth also helped disseminate avant-garde artists' ideals throughout Britain during the 1930s. Her collectors include the Tate, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. In 2015, Tate Britain held the first big solo show of Hepworth’s work since her death, bringing together more than 70 of her works. Many experts believe her enormous success helped pave the way for future generations of women in the arts. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse range of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • What is Barbara Hepworth known for?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barbara Hepworth was a British sculptor considered a leading figure in the international art scene. Her work in modernism is still held in high regard, with pieces like “Single Form” and “Two Forms” considered some of her most prestigious work. Shop a selection of Barbara Hepworth’s art on 1stDibs.
  • What technique did Barbara Hepworth use?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    The technique that Barbara Hepworth most often used was direct carving. Pioneered by sculptor Constantin Brâncuși during the early 20th century, this process involves using tools to shape the materials and allowing shapes to emerge naturally. It differs from more traditional forms of carved sculpture, which involve the use of plaster or clay models. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • How much is a Barbara Hepworth?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    How much a Barbara Hepworth is depends on its condition and other factors. In 2023, the English artist’s sculpture The Family of Man: Ancestor II sold for more than $11.5 million at a Christie's auction, setting a new record for the artist. Hepworth’s early work reflected her interest in European art movements, particularly Italian abstraction. In 1931, Hepworth began to sculpt her characteristic pierced figures, which tend to be the most highly sought-after examples of her work. If you own a work by Hepworth, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can aid you in the valuation process. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Did Barbara Hepworth use clay?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, Barbara Hepworth did use clay. Although early in her career she favored wood and metal, Hepworth expanded her preferred materials in the 1950s, beginning to use not only clay but also bronze to create her sculptures. However, Hepworth famously did not use clay to produce models for her sculptures, preferring to work directly with her materials. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Why does Barbara Hepworth have holes in her art?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Barbara Hepworth sculptures have holes in them because the sculptor was interested in how three-dimensional artworks interact with the spaces in which they are displayed. By piercing her wood, stone and metal sculptures, Hepworth allowed light to pass through her works and gave viewers the opportunity to catch glimpses of the settings that lay beyond her pieces. In addition, Hepworth stated that she liked those gazing at her work to be able to see the inside and outside of her sculptures simultaneously. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Why did Barbara Hepworth use bronze?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Barbara Hepworth used bronze for a few reasons. Hepworth intended for some pieces to be displayed outdoors and bronze is a weather-ready material. Because it can be melted and poured into a mold, bronze also made it possible for Hepworth to create her distinctive pierced, fluid sculptures, whereas it was more difficult to achieve the same effects with wood and stone. In addition, brass enabled Hepworth to quickly make multiple editions of the same work. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Were Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth friends?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth were friends. The two met at the Leeds School of Art in the UK and maintained a friendly rivalry throughout their careers. Both Hepworth and Moore were members of Unit One, a group of British artists who sought to educate the public about avant-garde art during the 1930s. Shop a selection of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • What materials did Hepworth use?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Hepworth used a variety of materials over the course of her career. Of the more than 500 sculptures that the English artist produced, many feature different varieties of natural stone, such as gray alabaster, Seravezza marble and limestone. She also used other materials like silver, Burmese wood and bronze. Find a range of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • What group of artists included Barbara Hepworth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    The group of artists that included Barbara Hepworth was called Unit One. Paul Nash formed the group in 1933 in hopes of bringing together creative minds to promote a modern approach to architecture, art and design. In addition to Nash and Hepworth, the group included John Armstrong, John Bigge, Edward Burra, Wells Coates, Henry Moore, Colin Lucas, Ben Nicholson and Edward Wadsworth. Shop a variety of Barbara Hepworth art on 1stDibs.
  • What did Barbara Hepworth make her sculptures out of?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barbara Hepworth made her sculptures out of a variety of materials. To create many, she used tools to carve into wood and stone. Her outdoor bronze sculptures like Single Form and Two Forms are particularly well known. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • Why did Barbara Hepworth create Madonna and Child?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    The reason why Barbara Hepworth created Madonna and Child relates to her personal history. In 1953, her son, Paul, was killed when his Royal Air Force plane crashed in Thailand. She produced the moving sculpture as a tribute to his memory. Today, the statue is on display in a memorial to Paul at the parish church of St Ives, England. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Barbara Hepworth art.
  • What happened to Barbara Hepworth?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many things happened to Barbara Hepworth. She attended the Leeds School of Art from 1920. There, she met fellow sculptor Henry Moore. From Leeds, Hepworth went on to attend the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, where she studied from 1921–24. Following her studies there, Hepworth traveled to Italy, beginning in Florence, where she was the runner-up for the Prix de Rome. She lost only to sculptor John Skeaping, with whom she began a relationship. The pair traveled to Siena and Rome and were married in 1925 in Florence. During her time in Italy, Hepworth studied under sculptor Giovanni Ardini and learned how to carve marble. Upon her return to London, Hepworth and Skeaping began to publicly exhibit their work from their flat until their divorce in 1929. Although Hepworth died in 1975, she remains an influential figure in art. In 2015, Tate Britain held the first big solo show of Hepworth’s work since her death, bringing together more than 70 works. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Barbara Hepworth art.

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