Public art & sculpture · East of England
Contrapuntal Forms
In or near Gilston.
Contrapuntal Forms — Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Contrapuntal Forms is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.". Coordinates: 51.7791°, 0.1125°.
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Official information
Contrapuntal Forms is a stone sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, created for the Festival of Britain in 1950-51. The sculpture, made of blue limestone, features two semi-abstracted standing figures and is located in Harlow, Essex, where it was presented by the Arts Council of Great Britain in 1953.
Place summary
Contrapuntal Forms is a notable sculpture located in Harlow, Essex, London. This artwork contributes to the area's cultural landscape, reflecting modern artistic expression.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7791, 0.1125
- County
- Essex
- District
- Harlow
- Parish
- Harlow, unparished area
- Postcode
- CM20 2PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harlow
- Nearest railway station
- Harlow Town — 1.2 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: n6325690823 (ODbL)
- commons: Contrapunctal Forms (26326481770).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Contrapuntal Forms?
- Contrapuntal Forms is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM20 2PA), in the parish of Harlow, unparished area.
- What is Contrapuntal Forms?
- Contrapuntal Forms — Public artwork (sculpture) by Barbara Hepworth.
- How do I get to Contrapuntal Forms?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM20 2PA.
- How do I get to Contrapuntal Forms?
- The nearest railway station is Harlow Town, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM20 2PA.