Rosewall
Barbara Hepworth, c1960-1962
The work was displayed in Chesterfield town centre for almost 40 years. When Royal Mail intended to sell the piece, a campaign was launched to keep this well-loved work in the town.
Art Fund supported the campaign from the beginning. This sculpture is one of the few public works by Barbara Hepworth in stone and was titled Rosewall after the hill that rises west of St Ives.
The sculpture was located on a plinth within a pool to follow the artist's wishes that the piece should be seen across water. A major waterside regeneration scheme is being developed in Chesterfield, known as 'Chesterfield Waterside', and it is intended that this work will form the centrepiece of the development.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Rosewall, c1960-1962
Date supported
2009
Medium and material
Nebrasina stone
Dimensions
90 x 230 x 60 cm
Grant
£345,000
Total cost
£500,000
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