Contrapuntal Forms, Grade II listed sculpture in Harlow, England
The stone sculpture features two abstract standing figures carved from blue limestone, reaching a height of 120 inches at Glebelands location.
Arts Council of Great Britain commissioned this sculpture for the 1951 Festival of Britain, initially placing it at the Dome of Discovery in London.
The limestone figures represent Barbara Hepworth's interpretation of abstract forms, marking her first major public commission in the British art landscape.
The sculpture stands at coordinates 51.779081, 0.112436, near other public artworks and green spaces throughout the Harlow urban area.
The limestone material used in the sculpture originated from County Galway in Ireland, creating a connection between British art and Irish natural resources.
Location: Harlow
Creator: Barbara Hepworth
Website: http://barbarahepworth.org.uk/commissions/list/contrapuntal-forms.html
GPS coordinates: 51.77908,0.11244
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:24
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