| Collection Name | Hepworth, Barbara |
| RefNo | TGA 202016/18 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner |
| Date | 13 Dec 1944 |
| Date Note | Dated by Sophie Bowness |
| Extent | 5 pieces |
| Access Status | OPEN |
| Location | Manuscript collection |
| Description | This letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner concerns general news. Hepworth writes that she feels helpless about Gardiner's difficulties and tries to comfort her. Hepworth also writes a list of her works and concerns she has which includes being labelled as a constructivist, she writes 'Constructive I don't mind it is ivist that I hate'. Hepworth gives news about her children's health and thanks Gardiner for the gifts sent for them. |
| Format | Document - correspondence |
| Physical Description | Graphite on paper |
| Acquisition Source | Presented by Sir Alan Bowness, 2020 |
| Copyright | Bowness |