Hammer and Cup by Nadezhda Udaltsova. A Cubist still life painting depicting a hammer, a blue cup, and various abstract geometric forms with Cyrillic text elements.

Hammer and Cup

Nadezhda Udaltsova

1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dynamic Cubo-Futurist masterpiece of deconstructed form and industrial energy.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Aged gold

About the piece

Created in 1915, 'Hammer and Cup' is a seminal work by Russian avant-garde artist Nadezhda Udaltsova. This Cubo-Futurist composition masterfully fragments everyday objects—a hammer and a cup—into a rhythmic interplay of geometric planes and bold typography. Influenced by her time in Paris studying with Metzinger and Le Fauconnier, Udaltsova's work represents a pivotal moment in modern art where industrial structure and abstract energy collide.