Sid Hammer

American, 1926 - 1969

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  • The image features elongated vertical lines stretching upwards, surrounded by rounded, amorphous shapes below. The shapes resemble a crowd of people in heavy cloaks, with indistinct features suggesting heads bowed or gathered in clusters.

    Manna

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1073

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a crowded stairway scene. The drawing depicts a multitude of abstracted figures congregating on a stairway, seen from a steep, overhead vantage point. The image is marked by dense cross-hatching and varying shades of monochrome, giving the scene a sense of depth and atmosphere. The focus on line and shading creates a dynamic and somewhat chaotic depiction, capturing the essence of a bustling crowd.

    The Maw

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1074

    Not on view
  • The image shows a tangle of crisscrossing lines and dense dark areas, creating an abstract scene. Shapes in the upper portion resemble an eye-like structure and a fence, while the lower portion features a congregation of rounded forms suggesting figures gathered together.

    Trumpets

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1079

    Not on view
  • This print shows a series of dark vertical and diagonal lines against a lighter gray background, creating a central form with a different layers or tiers. The bottom is filled with overlapping diagonal lines, while the dark lines in the upper part of the print are mostly vertical and close together. The textured background includes fainter patterns and thin, curving lines. The print is surrounded by a border of off-white paper, with some words handwritten in light gray at the bottom.

    The Altar

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1075

    Not on view
  • Abstract composition consisting of dark, circular shapes intersected by straight and diagonal lines against a textured background. The arrangement of these elements suggests helicopter rotors and fuselages, with the largest shape resembling a helicopter's cabin with grid patterns. Radiating lines convey movement or light, while additional abstract lines resemble rotor blades in motion, enhancing the sense of aerial activity in the scene.

    Chariots

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1076

    Not on view
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    Manna

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Inked polyvinyl-chloride plate  Accession ID  1980.45.791

    Not on view
  • This is a photograph of a textured dark brown cover with a label. The cover features a leather-like texture printed with irregular patterns. In the center of the cover, there is a rectangular label bordered with a thin golden line. The label showcases stylized handwriting with the title "Apocalypse" and a name along with a date reading "S.id Hammer A.P-1961". The label is placed slightly above the central horizontal axis.

    Apocalypse

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Portfolio of eleven thermo-intaglio prints, including one as title on cover  Accession ID  1964.8.1071-1081

    Not on view
  • The image displays a complex arrangement of curved and elongated lines forming an abstract composition. In the center, there are towering and rounded shapes resembling oversized mechanical limbs surrounding a crowd below. The crowd is represented with overlapping circular forms, creating a sense of depth and movement. Above, sweeping curvilinear patterns suggest grandeur similar to architectural arches. The monochromatic texture unifies the scene, enhancing its abstract nature and alluding to congregation and monumentality.

    Babylon

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1078

    Not on view
  • The image features an etching of an elevated roadway viewed from below. The structure dominates the composition, with strong brushstrokes and cross-hatching used to create a textured, dynamic quality. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray for high contrast. Detailed shadowing highlights the construction, with the road disappearing behind the structure in the distance.

    The Road

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1080

    Not on view
  • The image shows an abstract composition of elongated lines and smudged shapes. Thin vertical lines resembling antennas are scattered at the top, while indistinct forms below may resemble figures holding cameras or binoculars. A cylindrical shape with a dome-like top could be interpreted as a drum. Vertical textured strokes in the background suggest a tall, structured building.

    The Message

    Sid Hammer

    1961

    Thermo-intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1077

    Not on view