Frederick Hammersley
1919–2009

Introduction

Frederick Hammersley (January 5, 1919 – May 31, 2009) was an American abstract painter. His participation in the 1959 Four Abstract Classicists exhibit secured his place in art history.

Wikidata identifier

Q5497955

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Introduction

Hard-edge abstract painter first noted in 1959 as one of four Los Angeles-based artists featured in "Four Abstract Classicists," a 1959 traveling exhibition organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, educator, painter, photographer, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500093777

Names

Frederick Hammersley

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