In the context of Two Figures, explain the Acquisition of the Copy at Newfields.
Previous to its purchase by the IMA, Two Figures was kept in the artist's collection in London.  Marlborough Gallery in New York represented the Hepworth's work in the United States and sold the artwork to the IMA in 1980.   It was accessioned that same year through the Henry F. and Katherine DeBoest Fund in memory of Henry F. DeBoest.
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