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Barbara Hepworth

1903 – 1975

Barbara Hepworth
Modern
Modern

Barbara Hepworth

Born 1903 Died 1975 Works span 1915–1973

early life and education dame barbara hepworth, a renowned english artist and sculptor, was born on january 10, 1903, in wakefield, yorkshire. she attended the leeds school of art from 1920 and later won a county scholarship to study at the royal college of art (rca) in london from 1921 until she was awarded the diploma in 1924. artistic career dame barbara hepworth's work exemplifies modernism, particularly modern sculpture. she was…

133
dated works
28
chapters
1915
first work
1973
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Barbara Hepworth's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Barbara Hepworth's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.