Barbara Hepworth's Artworks: 1903-1946

Explore the sculptures and drawings that Hepworth created during the early days of her career

The Shadow Dance (1919) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

The Shadow Dance, 1919
Ink and watercolour on paper
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield) 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Study of Robin Hood's Bay (1920) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Study of Robin Hood's Bay, 1920
Watercolour on paper
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield) 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

After Dulac (1921) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

After Dulac, 1921
Ink and watercolour on paper
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield) 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

The Pond (Two Figures) (circa. 1922) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

The Pond (Two Figures), c. 1922
Glazed porcelain
Presented by the artist’s daughters, Rachel Kidd and Sarah Bowness, through the Trustees of the Barbara Hepworth Estate and the Art Fund, 2011
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Jill and Peggy (circa. 1923) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Jill and Peggy, c. 1923
Plaster relief
On long-term loan to Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield) 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Standing Girl (1928) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Standing Girl, 1928
Ink, crayon and charcoal
Private Collection
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Figure in Sycamore (1931) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Figure in Sycamore, 1931
Sycamore
Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness 

Kneeling Figure (1932) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Kneeling Figure, 1932 
Rosewood
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield)
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Mother and Child (1933) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Mother and Child, 1933 
White marble 
Private Collection 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Mother and Child (1934) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Mother and Child, 1934
Pink Ancaster Stone
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield)
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Large and Small Form (1934) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Large and Small Form, 1934
Alabaster 
Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Pierced Hemisphere I (1937) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Pierced Hemisphere I, 1937
Serravezza marble 
Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield)
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Two Forms (1937) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Two Forms, 1934-5
White marble
On long-term loan to Wakefield Permanent Art Collection (The Hepworth Wakefield)
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Abstract Composition (circa. 1940) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Abstract Composition, 1939
Pencil and gouache on paper
Private Collection 
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Sculpture with Colour (Deep Blue and Red) (1940) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Sculpture with Colour (Deep Blue and Red), 1940
Painted plaster with string
Private Collection
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness 

Drawing for Sculpture (1941) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Drawing for Sculpture, 1941
Pencil and gouache on paper 
University of Leeds Art Collection Barbara Hepworth © Bowness 

Wave (1943-44) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Wave,  1943-4 
Wood, paint and string 
National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness 

Pelagos (1946) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Pelagos, 1946
Elm and strings on oak base
Tate: Presented by the artist 1964 Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

Turning Form (1946) by Barbara HepworthThe Hepworth Wakefield

Turning Form, 1946
Pencil and oil on gessoed board
British Council
Barbara Hepworth © Bowness

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