What did Hepworth sketch after her daughter was hospitalised?
Flowers
Sunsets
Operating rooms
None of the above
Answer
After her daughter was hospitalised, Hepworth started sketching operating rooms, which she found to be "dramatic and beautiful". She said that she was "interested in the drama and tension of the operating room, and the light". Hepworth's sketches of operating rooms are often considered to be some of her most important works, and they are often exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.
The Artistic Journey of Barbara Hepworth: Sculpting English Masterpieces
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