A pioneering figure of modernist sculpture, Barbara Hepworth's *Stringed Figure (Curlew) (Version I)* showcases her signature interplay between organic form and geometric abstraction. Taut strings stretch across and through a smooth, curved body, creating a dynamic tension that draws the eye inward toward the hollowed negative space. The work evokes both the elegant arc of the curlew bird and a universal sense of natural rhythm and grace.