
1st Edition 1952 and includes an Original Signed and Inscribed Photograph of Turning Forms Commissioned for the 1951 Festival of Britain by Barbara Hepworth. The book is very good++ and bright. The wrapper is good++ and bright. Loss and closed tears to edges. Surface/edge rubbed and marked. The original Photograph by Barbara Hepworth and was taken at Trewyn Studio St Ives Cornwall 1951. All the hand writing to the rear of the photograph in Barbara Hepworths hand. The sculpture was for the Birmingham City Arts Gallery. Dame Jocelyn Barbara Hepworth DBE 1903-1975 was an English artist and sculptor. Often regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of 20th century. Her work exemplifies Modernism and in particular modern sculpture. 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. Size is 160mm x 160mm. Condition is good.