Barbara Hepworth Letters to Herbert Read - University of Leeds and University of Victoria
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This collection consists of letters from Dame Barbara Hepworth (1903-1975) to Sir Herbert Read (1893-1968). Sir Herbert Read was a poet, art historian, anarchist, literary critic, philosopher, prolific author and champion of modern artists in Britain. Dame Barbara Hepworth was one of the most influential British artists and sculptors of the 20th century. Their close personal friendship and professional connections which began in the 1930s lasted until Read’s death in 1968.
In these letters Dame Barbara Hepworth discusses the artistic and literary endeavours of herself, Read, and their associates, their philosophical and political views, and personal lives. The letters were originally deposited in separate collections in the University of Victoria, Canada and the University of Leeds, UK and are digitally reunited here for the first time. They offer a rich resource for researchers of modern art and culture which spans four decades and a period of artistic and historical innovation and change.
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Works (102)
51. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, October 08, 1961
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, October 08, 1961
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth thanks Read and his wife Ludo for their visit to St. Ives.
- Subject:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Women artists, Authors, English--Correspondence, Poets, Artists--Correspondence, Art movements, Poets, English, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Artists, Art historians, Authors, and Authors, English
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1961-10-08
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 235-238
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.20861, -5.4875 and 50.40303, -4.83416
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
52. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, October 29, 1961
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, October 29, 1961
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hewpworth discusses difficulties to perpetuate techniques in bronze, plaster, and clay.
- Subject:
- Authors, English, Authors, English--Correspondence, Women artists, Art movements, Artists, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Poets, Artists--Correspondence, Poets, English, Art historians, and Authors
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1961-10-29
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 239-243
- Extent:
- 5 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.40303, -4.83416 and 50.20861, -5.4875
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
53. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, [mid-June, 1962?]
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, [mid-June, 1962?]
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth is sending Read her new catalogue. Invites him to stay with her when he visits St. Ives to open Penwith (Gallery?).
- Subject:
- Authors, English--Correspondence, Authors, English, Art movements, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Art historians, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Artists--Correspondence, Artists, Poets, English, Poets, Authors, and Women artists
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1962?
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 244-247
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.40303, -4.83416 and 50.20861, -5.4875
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- correspondence and letters (correspondence)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
54. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 29, 1962
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 29, 1962
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth discusses Read's comments on sacrificing friendships for work.
- Subject:
- Art historians, Artists--Correspondence, Authors, English--Correspondence, Poets, English, Authors, English, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Authors, Art movements, Poets, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Women artists, and Artists
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1962-12-29
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 248-251
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.20861, -5.4875 and 50.40303, -4.83416
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- correspondence and letters (correspondence)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
55. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 30, 1965
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 30, 1965
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor) held in the Herbert Read archive at the University of Leeds, UK. The letters span the time period of 1965 to 1968, and discuss art, the art world and their personal lives. Hepworth thanks Read for his foreword for her forthcoming exhibition, and is pleased at honours he has received. She writes about her garden and mentions her new Dual Form sculpture.
- Subject:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Authors, English--Correspondence, Authors, Women artists, Authors, English, Artists--Correspondence, Art historians, Art movements, Artists, Poets, and Poets, English
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1962-12-30
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. This material has been made available on this site for educational and research purposes only. For all other uses please contact Special Collections at the University of Leeds at specialcollections@library.leeds.ac.uk.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall)
- Coordinates:
- 50.19681, -5.47874
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten. Black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Leeds. Library
- Collection:
- University of Leeds Herbert Read and Barbara Hepworth Correspondence
- Provider:
- University of Leeds. Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/2
- Fonds Title:
- University of Leeds, Herbert Read Archive
- Fonds Identifier:
- BC MS 20c
- Is_referenced_by:
- University of Leeds Special Collections description: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/745447
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by Ruth Burton, additional metadata by KD.
56. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, February 28, 1963
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, February 28, 1963
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth tells Read how she worked on the UN job.
- Subject:
- Authors, English--Correspondence, Art movements, Poets, English, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Artists--Correspondence, Authors, English, Women artists, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Art historians, Artists, Authors, and Poets
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1963-02-28
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 252-256
- Extent:
- 5 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--Cornwall (County) and England--St. Ives (Cornwall)
- Coordinates:
- 50.20861, -5.4875 and 50.40303, -4.83416
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
57. Letter from Herbert Read to Barbara Hepworth, March 04, 1963
- Title:
- Letter from Herbert Read to Barbara Hepworth, March 04, 1963
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. An enclosure from Feb 28, 1963 letter from Read to Hepworth. Discusses involvement in the German project.
- Subject:
- Poets, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Artists, Poets, English, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Art historians, Women artists, Authors, English, Authors, English--Correspondence, Artists--Correspondence, Art movements, and Authors
- Creator:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Contributor:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1963-03-04
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 256 Encl 01
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Typewritten.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
58. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, March 10, 1963
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, March 10, 1963
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth thanks Read for telling her about the German project. Her sister Joan died the previous week.
- Subject:
- Poets, English, Artists--Correspondence, Art movements, Women artists, Art historians, Poets, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Authors, English--Correspondence, Authors, English, Artists, and Authors
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1963-03-10
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 257-259
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.40303, -4.83416 and 50.20861, -5.4875
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
59. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, August 06, 1963
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, August 06, 1963
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth mentions her family. She is giving a party and Bernal, Adrian Stokes, Hodin, Brumwell, Heron, and Wynter will attend.
- Subject:
- Art historians, Women artists, Read, Herbert, 1893-1968, Art movements, Poets, English, Authors, English, Authors, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Artists, Authors, English--Correspondence, Poets, and Artists--Correspondence
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1963-08-06
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 260
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.40303, -4.83416 and 50.20861, -5.4875
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Typewritten and handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- letters (correspondence) and correspondence
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.
60. Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 02, 1963
- Title:
- Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, December 02, 1963
- Description:
- Part of a collection of letters to Sir Herbert Read from Dame Barbara Hepworth (English artist and sculptor and, along with Read, a member of the modern art movement Unit One founded by Paul Nash), that span the time period of 1940 to 1965 and discuss their artistic and literary endeavors, philosophical and political views, and personal lives. Hepworth sends birthday wishes to Read.
- Subject:
- Artists--Correspondence, Authors, English, Authors, Authors, English--Correspondence, Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975, Art historians, Women artists, Art movements, Poets, Poets, English, Artists, and Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Creator:
- Hepworth, Barbara, 1903-1975
- Contributor:
- Read, Herbert, 1893-1968
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1963-12-02
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- Writings by Barbara Hepworth © Bowness. Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/BH 261
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--St. Ives (Cornwall) and England--Cornwall (County)
- Coordinates:
- 50.20861, -5.4875 and 50.40303, -4.83416
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- correspondence and letters (correspondence)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.61
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-06-15
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by SC.