“Ascended Kynthos alone, the cave of Apollo – half-way magnificent and majestic. A pool with fine fig trees nearby full of giant (sacred?) toads – leaping and barking. Also green frogs.”

—  Barbara Hepworth

1961 - 1975

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English sculptor 1903–1975

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