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Parent I from 'The Family of Man' series: M.15-2000

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Titles

Parent I from 'The Family of Man' series

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Hepworth, Barbara
Founder: Morris Singer

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Description

Bronze, cast, and patinated

Legal notes

Allocated to the Fitzwilliam following acceptance in lieu by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, from the Estate of Barbara Hepworth.

Measurements and weight

Height: 267 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2000-07-10) by Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Dating

1970s
20th Century, third quarter
Elizabeth II
1970 - C. 1971

Note

Edition 4 of 4

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast, polished and patinated
Patinating

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Barbara Hepworth
  • Location: On the back at bottom right
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 4/4
  • Location: On the back at bottom right after the signature
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Cast number

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.15-2000
Primary reference Number: 13491
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_15_2000

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 17 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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