Colin McCahon
Artwork Detail
The fragile future of humanity vexed McCahon. This painting asks questions about ecological issues and expresses the fear of nuclear war that was prevalent during the 1960s. How is the Hammer Broken prompts you to consider moral and social uncertainties. Will the human race destroy itself? What future does the world have? Is it our destiny to destroy Earth?
- Title
- How is the hammer broken
- Artist/creator
- Colin McCahon
- Production date
- 1961
- Medium
- oil (alkyd) on hardboard
- Dimensions
- 1218 x 905 mm
- Credit line
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of the artist, 1981
- Accession no
- 1981/11
- Other ID
- cm000677 Catalogue Number
- Copyright
- Copying restrictions apply
- Department
- New Zealand Art
- Display status
- Not on display
To find out which artworks are available for print requests and reproduction please enquire here. This service only applies to select artworks in the Gallery's collection.
Request a print
You are enquiring about:
Colin McCahonHow is the hammer broken
This service only applies to select artworks in the Gallery's collection. Please fill out the form below and we will get in touch to confirm the details of your enquiry.
We manage your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy
Reproduction enquiry
You are enquiring about:
Colin McCahonHow is the hammer broken
This service only applies to select artworks in the Gallery's collection. Please fill out the form below and we will get in touch to confirm the details of your enquiry.
We manage your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy