FragmentBarbara Hepworth · 1971

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Creation date1971
  • MuseumThe Hepworth Wakefield

Barbara Hepworth (1903 – 1975)

Explore the modernist sculptures of Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975). A pioneer of abstract art, Hepworth's work – including 'Oval Form' & 'Two Forms' – blends surrealism and abstraction. Discover her legacy at the Hepworth Wakefield.


About this artwork

  • Title: Fragment
  • Artist: Barbara Hepworth
  • Year: 1971
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: The Hepworth Wakefield
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Main color: Putty
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: 1971 artwork, hepworth wakefield museum, british artist

Questions & Answers

Toward which tone does "Fragment" lean?

The dominant hue of "Fragment" by Barbara Hepworth is ochre to sepia. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Where should a reproduction of "Fragment" by Barbara Hepworth be hung?

Format (portrait) and recommended space (living room) are the two placement facts recorded for "Fragment" by Barbara Hepworth.

How old was Barbara Hepworth when creating "Fragment" in 1971?

Barbara Hepworth made "Fragment" at the age of 68. The artist was born in 1903 and the work is dated 1971.

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