Barbara Hepworth : Late Works 1970-75

Works in Date Order


In 1970 Hepworth Declared in 1970 “ I don’t think anyone realises how much the last 10 years has been a fulfilment of my youth … going back opens the door to brand new ideas”.

“Hepworth’s Late works are charaterised by a retrospective quality, with echoes of the geometric abstraction of the 1930’s in particular… Hepworth refused a specific form in the 1930’s : the three horizontal forms or ‘stones’ of the multipart bronze “Conversations with Magic Forms are all based on polyhedron in her works of 1934-5. The three standing forms relating to an alabaster group of the 1950’s).”

Her Late works included many carvings, multipart sculptures and large scale bronzes. She also continued a trend of casting earlier carvings, particularly those in wood, to preserve the form because of spoiling and cracking due to ageing. In her studio remain several unfinished sculptures including a plaster for a cast of Oval Sculpture Delos 1955, and a multipart marble sculpture with interlocking spheres.


Carvings, Bronzes, Castings and Constructions presented by Year.


Three Forms
1969
Bronze
(BH 504)

References for further research:
Cast of Three Forms in wood (BH 472)
Wilkinson, 2004, Within the Landscape ilust Grahm Murrell, Salisbury, BAS Ltd
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto
Rowe 2001, Barbara Hepworth November 9th 2001 - Jan 5th 2002, Robert Sandelson (Cork St), Robert Sandelson Ltd London.
Gimple Fils 1971, Barbara Hepworth, March-April 1971 Gimple Gallery New York, Gimple & Weitzenhoffer Ltd New York,

Two Torms in Elechon I
1970
Marble
(BH 500)

References for further research:
Bowness, 1971, The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, Lund Humphries
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate

Spring Form in Marble
1970
Marble (Pink)
(BH 502)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Gimple Fils 1971, Barbara Hepworth, March-April 1971 Gimple Gallery New York, Gimple & Weitzenhoffer Ltd New York,

Makutu
1969/70
Bronze
(BH 505)

References for further research:
Cast of Makutu carved in Lignum Vitae (BH 499)
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Gimple Fils 1971, Barbara Hepworth, March-April 1971 Gimple Gallery New York, Gimple & Weitzenhoffer Ltd New York,

Kyoto
1970
Marble
(BH 506)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Two Forms black and white
1970
Marble (Blackn and White)
(BH 508)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Theme and Variation
1970
Metal
(BH 511)

References for further research:
Hepworth, 1978, Barbara Hepworth - A Pictorial Autobiography, revised editon, Tate

Maquette, Theme and Variations
1970
Silver
(BH 512)

References for further research:
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-74
Wilkinson & Curtis, 1994, Barbara Hepworth : A Retrospective, Tate
Gimple Fils 1971, Barbara Hepworth, March-April 1971 Gimple Gallery New York, Gimple & Weitzenhoffer Ltd New York,

The Family of Man
1970
Bronze
(BH 513)

References for further research:
On display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 301
Hepworth, 1978, Barbara Hepworth - A Pictorial Autobiography, revised editon, Tate
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.Malbrough Galerie AG, 1975, Hepworth (Exhibition Catalogue), Malbrough Zurich.

Maquette for Walk in
1970
Bronze
(BH 514)

References for further research:

Three Forms in Echelon
1970
Marble
(BH 516)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate
Gimple Fils 1971, Barbara Hepworth, March-April 1971 Gimple Gallery New York, Gimple & Weitzenhoffer Ltd New York,

Four Hemispheres
1970
Glass
(BH 517)

References for further research:
Malbrough Galerie AG, 1975, Hepworth (Exhibition Catalogue), Malbrough Zurich.

Two Heads Christmas
1970
White Marble
(BH - )

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 298

Two Forms (Gemini)
1970
Polished Glass
(BH - )

References for further research:
part of the Carborundum Co NY Commisons.



Three Forms
1971
Bronze
(BH 521)

References for further research:
Cast of Three Forms in Grey Alabaster (BH 66)
Rowe M 2001, Barbara Hepworth November 9th 2001 - Jan 5th 2002, Robert Sandelson (Cork St), Robert Sandelson Ltd London.

Small Mincarlo [Aluminium]
1970/1
Aluminium
(BH 523)

References for further research:

Oval with Two Forms
1971
Marble and Slate
(BH 525)

References for further research:
On display at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden St Ives.
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Malbrough Galerie AG, 1975, Hepworth (Exhibition Catalogue), Malbrough Zurich.

Mincarlo
1971
Bronze
(BH 526)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Head Ra
1971
Marble
(BH 528)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Four Forms
1971
Brass
(BH 529)

References for further research:
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-74
Malbrough Galerie AG, 1975, Hepworth (Exhibition Catalogue), Malbrough Zurich.

Bird in flight
1971
Slate
(BH 530)

References for further research:
Wilkinson & Curtis, 1994, Barbara Hepworth : A Retrospective, Tate

Summer Dance
1971
Marble
(BH 531)

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 298

Solitory Form
1971
Marble
(BH 533)

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 300
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.

Sleeping Form
1971
Marble
(BH 534)

References for further research:
Wilkinson & Curtis, 1994, Barbara Hepworth : A Retrospective, Tate

Idol (Polished Bronze)
1971
Bronze
(BH 535)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Two Rocks
1971
Irish Black Marble
(BH 536)

References for further research:
Wilkinson & Curtis, 1994, Barbara Hepworth : A Retrospective, Tate

Three part vertical
1971
Marble
(BH 537)

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 300
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.

Head Ra
1971
Bronze
(BH 539)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Two Forms (Newborn)
1971
Marble
(BH - )

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 299
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Hollow with Three Forms
1971
Marble and Slate
(BH - )

References for further research:
Hammacher 1972, The Family of Man Nine Bronzes and Recent Cavings, Malborough Old Bond St. London, cat 298

Oval with Two Forms (polished cast)
1971/2
Bronze
(BH 538)

References for further research:
Cast of "Oval With Two Forms" in Marble and Slate (BH 525)

Summer Dance
1972
Bronze
(BH 540)

References for further research:
Malbrough Galerie AG, 1975, Hepworth (Exhibition Catalogue), Malbrough Zurich.

Upright Forms (conversation)
1972
Marble
(BH 543)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Child with Mother
1972
Marble
(BH 544)

References for further research:
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Shaft and circle (marble)
1972
Irish Green Marble
(BH 546)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Static Forms
1972
Marble
(BH 547)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Two Turning Forms
1972
Marble
(BH 548)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Minoan Head
1972
Marble
(BH 549)

References for further research:
In the Collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Horizontal Vertical
1972
Marble and Slate
(BH 550)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Impression
1972
Marble
(BH 552)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Meditation
1972
Irish Green Marble
(BH 554)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto

Assembly of Sea Forms
1972
Marble
(BH 555)

References for further research:
In the Collection of the Norton Simon Museum USA
Hepworth, 1978, Barbara Hepworth - A Pictorial Autobiography, revised editon, Tate
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.

Sheltered Form
1972
Marble and Slate
(BH 556)

References for further research:
Marlborough - Godard 1973, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes - May 1973 cat no 323, Toronto
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Magic Stone
1972
Marble
(BH - )

References for further research:
In the Collection of the Penwith Gallery St Ives Cornwall.
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate
Axen et al 2005, Stones of the Land and Sea, A trail exploring Barbara Hepworth'ss Public Works in the town of St Ives, Tate StIves

Two Forms (green and grey)
1973
Irish Green Marble
(BH 559)

References for further research:
In the Collection of the Norton Simon Museum USA
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Rock Face
1973
Ancaster Stone
(BH 560)

References for further research:
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.

Sphere
1973
Metal
(BH 561)

References for further research:
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-73

Two Spheres in Orbit
1973
Marble
(BH 562)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Duo (grey and white)
1973
stone
(BH 563)

References for further research:
In the Collection of the Norton Simon Museum USA
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY

Lotus
1973
Marble
(BH 566)

References for further research:
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-74
Hepworth, 1978, Barbara Hepworth - A Pictorial Autobiography, revised editon, Tate

Conversations with Magic Stones
1973
Bronze
(BH 567)

References for further research:
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing

River Form
1973
Bronze
(BH 568)

References for further research:
Cast of BH 401 River Form in Walnut
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Bowness A / Tate 2005 : A Guide to the The Barbara Hepworth Museum And Sculpture Garden, Leaflet.

Three Magic Forms
1973
Silver
(BH 569)

References for further research:
Dore (Malborough NY), 1974, Barbara Hepworth - "Conversations", Malbrough NY
Rowe M 2001, Barbara Hepworth November 9th 2001 - Jan 5th 2002, Robert Sandelson (Cork St), Robert Sandelson Ltd London.

Cone and Sphere
1973
Marble
(BH 571)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein

Constellation
1973
Marble
(BH - )

References for further research:
in the Collection of Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery

Quiet Form
1973
Marble
(BH - )

References for further research:
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate

Shaft and Circle (cast)
1972/3
Polished Bronze
(BH 572)

References for further research:
Cast of Shaft and Circle in Irish Marble (BH 546)
On display at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden St Ives.
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing
Bowness A / Tate 2005 : A Guide to the The Barbara Hepworth Museum And Sculpture Garden, Leaflet.

Maquette for Conversations with Magic Stones
1973/4
Bronze
(BH 575)

References for further research:
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-73

Fallen Images
1974
Marble
(BH 574)

References for further research:
On display at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden St Ives.
Hepworth, 1978, Barbara Hepworth - A Pictorial Autobiography, revised editon, Tate
Gale & Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth - Works in the Tate Collection and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives, reprint, Tate Publishing

New Penwith
1974
Marble
(BH 576)

References for further research:
Stephens, 2003, Barbara Hepworth : Centenary, tate
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-73

Small One, Two, Three (vertical)
1975
Marble
(BH 579)

References for further research:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Hammacher,1987, Barbara Hepworth, revised edition, Thames and Hudson.
Wadley (Marlborough), 1979, Barbara Hepworth Carvings and Bronzes 1959-74 (Cover Illustration)

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Text References for above see:
Bowness S, 2001, Barbara Hepworth; Stone Sculpture Feb 10 - March 17 2001, Pace Widenlstein
Bowness, 1971, The Complete Sculpture of Barbara Hepworth 1960-69, Lund Humphries