Winged Figure, Modernist sculpture at John Lewis Building in City of Westminster, England
The aluminum sculpture rises 5.8 meters high on the Portland stone wall, featuring two asymmetric wings connected by stainless steel rods.
British artist Barbara Hepworth created this sculpture in 1963 after John Lewis initially approached Jacob Epstein, who declined the commission.
The artwork represents a departure from traditional figurative sculpture, embodying the modernist movement's exploration of abstract forms and spatial relationships.
Located on Holles Street near Oxford Street junction, the sculpture stands on a plinth 4 meters above the pavement level.
An estimated 200 million people pass by this Grade II* listed sculpture annually, making it one of London's most viewed public artworks.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1963
Creator: Barbara Hepworth
Height: 5.8 m
GPS coordinates: 51.51513,-0.14449
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:14
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