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Denis Mitchell

1912–1993

La Pietra 1986
© The estate of Denis Mitchell
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Biography

Denis Adeane Mitchell (30 June 1912 – 23 March 1993) was an English abstract sculptor who worked mainly in bronze and wood. A prominent member of the St Ives group of artists, he worked as an assistant to Barbara Hepworth for many years.

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Artworks

  • Praze

    Denis Mitchell
    1964
    On display at Tate St Ives part of Modern Art and St Ives
  • Cauca

    Denis Mitchell
    1971
  • Turning Form

    Denis Mitchell
    1959
  • La Pietra

    Denis Mitchell
    1986

Sketches, letters, etc.

  • Letter and questionnaire sent by Denis Mitchell to J.P. Hodin

    Denis Mitchell, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
    8 March 1964
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  • Letter from Denis Mitchell to J.P. Hodin

    Denis Mitchell, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
    [1949]
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