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The Hampstead Figure

The Hampstead Figure in England London, United Kingdom.

View of street art near Swiss Cottage tube station ^3 - geograph.org.uk - 6650706

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

The Hampstead Figure is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1964. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hampstead Figure is an abstract bronze sculpture by F. E. McWilliam. It was commissioned by Basil Spence and was completed in 1964 for the new Hampstead Civic Centre. It was moved in 2019 to its present location on the Adelaide Road side of the Swiss Cottage Library. The sculpture represents a reclining female figure in abstract form in bronze. It is sited on a plinth. It is inscribed "The Hampstead Figure, 1964" and signed by McWilliam. The National Heritage List for England listing describes it as forming a "close and complementary grouping" with the civic buildings, which include the Swiss Cottage Library. The Hampstead Figure was listed at Grade II on the National Heritage List for England in August 1999.

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Coordinates
51.5426, -0.1737
Address
London, England
Phone
+44 20 7722 9301
Established
1964
Opening
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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Hampstead Figure?
The Hampstead Figure is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5426°, -0.1737°.
When was The Hampstead Figure built?
The Hampstead Figure dates to 1964.
What are the opening hours for The Hampstead Figure?
OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: | restore =. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.