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Barbara Hepworth — Pastorale, from Twelve Lithographs
Barbara Hepworth

Pastorale, from Twelve Lithographs

This 1969 lithograph by Barbara Hepworth demonstrates the artist's characteristic abstraction of organic forms, rendered through the colored printing technique on fine Barcham Green paper. Part of her series "Twelve Lithographs," the work exemplifies her exploration of space and void, themes central to her sculptural practice that she translated into the graphic medium. Published by the prestigious Curwen Press in London, this limited edition print of 60 reflects Hepworth's continued engagement with modernist abstraction and the intrinsic qualities of printmaking throughout her career.

Medium
Lithograph printed in colours, 1969, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 60, published by the Curwen Press, London, with their blindstamp, on Barcham Green handmade paper, with full margins, sheet 822 x 597mm (32 3/8 x 23 1/2in) (unframed), Provenance:, Purchased directly from the Curwen Gallery; thence by descent., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Gillian Ayres (1930-2018) Sikar II (not in Cristea), Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500, Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) Images on the

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Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026

March 31, 2026

Lot 159

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Barbara Hepworth, Pastorale, from Twelve Lithographs

This 1969 lithograph by Barbara Hepworth demonstrates the artist's characteristic abstraction of organic forms, rendered through the colored printing technique on fine Barcham Green paper. Part of her series "Twelve Lithographs," the work exemplifies her exploration of space and void, themes central to her sculptural practice that she translated into the graphic medium. Published by the prestigious Curwen Press in London, this limited edition print of 60 reflects Hepworth's continued engagement with modernist abstraction and the intrinsic qualities of printmaking throughout her career.

Medium
Lithograph printed in colours, 1969, signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 60, published by the Curwen Press, London, with their blindstamp, on Barcham Green handmade paper, with full margins, sheet 822 x 597mm (32 3/8 x 23 1/2in) (unframed), Provenance:, Purchased directly from the Curwen Gallery; thence by descent., Condition, Related Lots, BACK TO AUCTION CATALOGUE, Gillian Ayres (1930-2018) Sikar II (not in Cristea), Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500, Victor Pasmore (1908-1998) Images on the
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Related themes

20th Century, Pastoral Landscape, Serene, Minimalist Aesthetic, Lithography, Modernism, Abstraction, Organic Forms, British, Print Series

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