Barbara Hepworth Artist

Dame Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth DBE (10 January 1903 – 20 May 1975) was an English artist and sculptor. Her work exemplifies Modernism and in particular modern sculpture. She was "one of the few women artists to achieve international prominence." Along with artists such as Ben Nicholson and Naum Gabo, Hepworth was a leading figure in the colony of artists who resided in St. Ives during the Second World War.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Hepworth Jocelyn Barbara (full name)
Birth date	January 10, 1903
Birth place	Wakefield , West Riding of Yorkshire
Date of death	May 20, 1975
Place of death	Cornwall , St Ives Cornwall