{"title":"Lyubov Popova","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-philosopher-lyubov-popova-1","title":"Portrait of a Philosopher - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1915 Cubo-Futurist portrait of the artist's brother, Pavel Popov. This work features fragmented geometric planes and painted typography referencing philosophical journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted this work in 1915 during a period of intense experimentation with Cubo-Futurism. The subject is the artist's brother, Pavel Popov, who was a scholar of philosophy. Popova uses a fragmented composition to represent the figure and his surroundings. The man is identifiable by his top hat and the suggestion of a suit, though his form is broken into sharp, intersecting planes.\n\nThe painting incorporates elements of collage through painted typography. The words \"Revue Philos\" appear on a yellow surface, likely representing a philosophical journal. Other fragments of text and numbers, such as \"Exp\" and \"32\", are scattered across the canvas. These additions reflect the influence of French Cubism, specifically the works of Picasso and Braque, which Popova studied during her time in Paris.\n\nThe colour palette is dominated by dark tones, including black, charcoal, and deep brown. These are contrasted with sections of bright yellow, pale green, and white. The use of light is inconsistent, with shadows and highlights applied to individual geometric facets rather than a single source. This technique creates a sense of rhythmic movement across the surface. Popova's approach demonstrates her interest in the structural properties of painting and the relationship between three-dimensional space and the flat canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermometer-mikulas-galanda\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThermometer - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-for-poligraficheskoe-proizvodstvo-solomon-telingater\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCover for Poligraficheskoe Proizvodstvo - Solomon Telingater — Solomon Telingater\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843784057167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855418138959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855418171727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855418204495,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855418237263,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/2c1a8970-fc4b-4d2f-9594-76ee5491980f_0.jpg?v=1780592262"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-guitar-lyubov-popova","title":"Still Life with Guitar - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1915 Cubo-Futurist masterpiece by Lyubov Popova. This still life uses fragmented geometric planes and Cyrillic text to deconstruct a guitar and tabletop objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted Still Life with Guitar in 1915 during the height of the Russian avant-garde movement. This work is a primary example of Cubo-Futurism. This style merged the structural analysis of Parisian Cubism with the energetic focus on modernity found in Italian Futurism. Popova travelled to Paris in 1912 to study under Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier. Their influence is visible in the way she deconstructs objects into overlapping planes.\n\nThe composition features a guitar as its central motif. Popova breaks the instrument into various geometric components. She uses a palette of ochre, deep blue, and forest green. The painting includes Cyrillic lettering and fragments of what appear to be newspaper or labels. These elements suggest the influence of synthetic cubism. The inclusion of text grounds the abstract forms in the physical world of a cafe or studio.\n\nPopova uses heavy outlines and varied textures to create a sense of depth without traditional perspective. The upper right corner shows a simplified fruit form, possibly an apple. To the left, a scroll-like shape suggests the headstock of the guitar. The work avoids a single viewpoint. Instead, it presents the subject from multiple angles simultaneously. 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Having studied in Paris under Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier, Popova returned to Moscow and became a central figure in the Russian avant-garde. This painting demonstrates her mastery of the Cubo-Futurist style, which sought to represent the energy of modern life through fragmented forms and overlapping planes.\n\nThe composition depicts two human figures merged with objects from a domestic interior. To the left, a figure appears to hold a blue fan, while a guitar rests against the lower right edge. A bowl of fruit sits at the bottom centre, its rounded forms contrasting with the sharp, angular geometry of the surrounding space. Popova uses a palette dominated by ochre and sienna. She adds terracotta and cool blues for contrast. The application of paint is deliberate, with visible brushwork that adds texture to the flat, intersecting surfaces.\n\nPopova was a member of the Jack of Diamonds group, an association of artists who rejected academic traditions in favour of post-impressionist and cubist experimentation. Her time at the Académie de La Palette in Paris provided the technical foundation for the faceted volumes seen here. She breaks the human form into cylindrical and conical components, a technique influenced by her interest in the structural logic of objects. The influence of Fernand Léger is evident in the tubular construction of the limbs and the mechanical quality of the figures.\n\nThe interaction between the figures and the still life elements suggests a collapse of traditional hierarchy between subject and object. The guitar, a common motif in Cubist works, is treated with the same geometric rigour as the human anatomy. This parity of form suggests that the artist viewed the entire canvas as a unified construction of force lines and planes. The use of patterned areas in the lower corners further emphasises the surface of the painting as a physical object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-and-children-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen and Children - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/side-panels-for-anatomy-of-aphrodite-paul-klee\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSide Panels for 'Anatomy of Aphrodite' - Paul Klee — Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843790577999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792675151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792707919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792740687,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792773455,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Composition-with-Figures_Poster_CompositorV1_1780440964383.jpg?v=1780443983"},{"product_id":"the-jug-on-the-table-lyubov-popova","title":"The Jug on the Table - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1915 Cubo-Futurist relief by Lyubov Popova, featuring a fragmented jug and table constructed with oil, wood, and plaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted The Jug on the Table in 1915 during a period of intense experimentation within the Russian Avant-Garde. This work belongs to her Cubo-Futurist phase, where she combined the fragmented perspective of French Cubism with the dynamism of Italian Futurism. The composition is a relief, meaning it uses physical depth rather than just the illusion of space. Popova attached curved elements to the surface to represent the volume of the jug and the table.\n\nThe colour palette is restrained, using greys, blacks, and ochres. A section of green adds a point of contrast on the right side. The artist used stencilled lettering in the upper left corner, a common technique in Cubist works to ground the abstract forms in reality. Below the central forms, a chequered pattern suggests a tablecloth or floor, while a turned wooden leg extends from the bottom of the frame. This physical object bridges the gap between the painted surface and the three-dimensional world.\n\nPopova studied in Paris under Henri Le Fauconnier and Jean Metzinger before returning to Moscow. Her work from this time focuses on the structural properties of objects. She broke down the jug into its constituent geometric parts: cylinders, cones, and planes. By using actual materials like wood and plaster, she moved away from traditional representation toward architectonic construction. 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This work is part of her Painterly Architectonics series from the Russian Avant-Garde period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a leading member of the Russian Avant-Garde. She produced this work during a period when she moved away from Cubo-Futurism toward pure abstraction. The composition belongs to her Painterly Architectonics series. These paintings explore the relationship between colour planes and spatial tension.\n\nPopova studied in Paris under Henri Le Fauconnier and Jean Metzinger. This experience introduced her to Cubism, which she later combined with the energy of Italian Futurism. By 1916, she joined the Supremus group led by Kazimir Malevich. This group sought to strip art of all references to the physical world. In this specific composition, the artist avoids symmetry. The shapes appear to float or collide. The heavy black form on the left acts as an anchor for the lighter colours. The pink and yellow sections on the right create a sense of centrifugal force. Popova used these arrangements to study how different weights of colour affect the viewer's perception of space.\n\nThe use of a limited palette focuses attention on the geometry. The ochre and grey tones are muted, while the pink and yellow provide contrast. This approach was part of a broader effort to create a new visual language for the modern age. Popova and her contemporaries believed that art should reflect the logic of engineering and architecture. The physical state of the original canvas is visible in this print. The fine network of cracks in the paint layer indicates the age and material history of the work. These details provide a sense of the artist's process and the tactile nature of her medium. This piece remains a significant document of the radical shifts in European art during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermometer-mikulas-galanda\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThermometer - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-for-poligraficheskoe-proizvodstvo-solomon-telingater\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCover for Poligraficheskoe Proizvodstvo - Solomon Telingater — Solomon Telingater\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792642383,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462113615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462146383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462179151,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855462211919,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/833fea39-0a7d-4e1b-8181-f25579787bcc_0.jpg?v=1780592530"},{"product_id":"with-full-force-lyubov-popova","title":"With Full Force - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic abstract composition by Lyubov Popova featuring intersecting geometric planes in terracotta, black, and white. This 1921 work represents the height of Russian Constructivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a prominent member of the Russian Avant-Garde. This work belongs to her later period, specifically the Space-Force Construction series produced around 1921. During this period, Popova moved away from representational art to explore the physical properties of painting. She focused on the interaction of geometric shapes and the suggestion of energy through linear tension. Her work from this era reflects the broader shift in Russian art towards non-objective forms that rejected traditional perspective.\n\nThe composition consists of intersecting planes that appear to slide over and under one another. Popova uses a palette of terracotta, black, white, and deep plum. The application of paint is deliberate, with visible texture that emphasises the material nature of the work. Sharp diagonals create a sense of movement, suggesting a structure that is both balanced and dynamic. The overlapping triangles and trapezoids create a shallow space where forms seem to collide or float. This creates a visual rhythm that is characteristic of her mature style.\n\nPopova called these works constructions rather than compositions. This terminology reflected her shift towards an industrial aesthetic. She viewed the artist as an engineer who organised materials in space. This approach eventually led her to abandon easel painting for textile and stage design. She believed that art should serve a functional purpose in the new Soviet society. This piece is a primary example of her contribution to Constructivism, where mathematical precision meets artistic expression. The work demonstrates her mastery of colour and form, providing a window into the radical experimentation of the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermometer-mikulas-galanda\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThermometer - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-for-poligraficheskoe-proizvodstvo-solomon-telingater\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCover for Poligraficheskoe Proizvodstvo - Solomon Telingater — Solomon Telingater\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843792937295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849810944335,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849810977103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811009871,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811042639,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/With-Full-Force_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441085292.jpg?v=1780503848"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-tray-lyubov-popova","title":"Still Life with Tray - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cubo-Futurist composition by Lyubov Popova from 1915. It features a deconstructed tea service and a traditional Russian tray rendered in geometric planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted Still Life with Tray in 1915 during a period of intense experimentation within the Russian Avant-Garde. The work is a primary example of Cubo-Futurism, a movement that merged the fragmented spatial logic of Parisian Cubism with the kinetic energy of Italian Futurism. Popova spent time in Paris studying under Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier, which informed her approach to deconstructing three-dimensional objects into flat, overlapping planes.\n\nThe composition centres on a black Zhostovo tray, a traditional Russian handicraft decorated with floral motifs. This inclusion of folk art elements was common among Russian modernists who sought to ground their radical abstractions in national traditions. Surrounding the tray are various elements of a tea service, including a cup and saucer, which are broken down into sharp geometric shards. The Cyrillic letters for tea (ЧАЙ) appear prominently, using typography as a formal element rather than just a label.\n\nPopova uses a palette of earthy ochres and greens contrasted against a deep cobalt blue and the stark black of the tray. The surface is dense with overlapping shapes that create a sense of rhythmic movement across the canvas. Unlike the more monochromatic works of her French contemporaries, Popova maintains a varied range of colours and textures. The inclusion of what appears to be printed matter or labels suggests the influence of synthetic cubism and collage techniques. This painting represents a transition towards the purely non-objective architectonic compositions that Popova would develop later in her career.\n\nThe spatial arrangement rejects traditional perspective in favour of a shallow, compressed field. Each object is viewed from multiple angles simultaneously, a technique intended to represent the experience of modern life. The heavy outlines and bold application of paint emphasise the physical presence of the work. Popova's interest in the structural properties of objects is evident in the way the cylindrical forms of the tea service are flattened into rectangles and arcs. This analytical approach to form would eventually lead her to abandon representational painting entirely in favour of industrial design and constructivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-with-a-green-glove-tamara-de-lempicka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoman with a Green Glove - Tamara de Lempicka — Tamara de Lempicka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843795231055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796803919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796836687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796869455,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796902223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-with-Tray_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441085171.jpg?v=1780444120"},{"product_id":"space-force-construction-lyubov-popova","title":"Space-Force Construction - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 Constructivist masterpiece by Lyubov Popova. This abstract composition uses intersecting lines and textured paint to explore structural tension and spatial dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a central figure in the Russian avant-garde. This 1921 work belongs to her series of Space-Force Constructions. These paintings marked her transition from traditional easel painting toward the industrial and architectural applications of Constructivism. The composition consists of intersecting linear bands that traverse a dark, textured background.\n\nPopova used a limited palette of terracotta, black, and off-white. The surface is not smooth: she mixed sand or silicate with her paint to create a physical, tactile quality. This material approach reflects the Constructivist interest in \"faktura,\" which refers to the specific handling of materials. The lines do not represent objects. Instead, they suggest structural tension and the intersection of planes in three-dimensional space.\n\nThe arrangement of the white bands creates a sense of scaffolding or skeletal architecture. By stripping away representational elements, Popova focused on the mechanics of composition. The diagonal lines suggest movement and energy without relying on a single central element. This work was produced during a period when many Soviet artists were abandoning \"pure art\" to design textiles, stage sets, and buildings for the new state.\n\nPopova studied in Paris before the First World War, where she encountered Cubism and Futurism. She integrated these styles into a unique Russian context. In this series, she moved away from the spiritual concerns of Suprematism toward a more scientific and materialist view of art. The work is an exercise in \"tektonika,\" the socially responsible use of industrial materials. Each line acts as a vector of force, creating a balanced yet dynamic equilibrium. The use of plywood as a support further emphasises the move away from the bourgeois traditions of canvas painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thermometer-mikulas-galanda\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThermometer - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cover-for-poligraficheskoe-proizvodstvo-solomon-telingater\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCover for Poligraficheskoe Proizvodstvo - Solomon Telingater — Solomon Telingater\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796771151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799851343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799884111,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Space-Force-Construction_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441084492.jpg?v=1780444211"},{"product_id":"the-traveler-lyubov-popova","title":"The Traveler - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1915 Cubo-Futurist masterpiece by Lyubov Popova, depicting a passenger in a railway carriage through fragmented geometric planes and stencilled Cyrillic text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted The Traveler in 1915 during a period of intense experimentation within the Russian avant-garde. The work is a definitive example of Cubo-Futurism. This movement merged the structural fragmentation of Parisian Cubism with the Italian Futurist obsession with speed and modern life. Popova spent time in Paris studying under Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier, which informed her approach to deconstructing form.\n\nThe composition depicts a woman seated in a first-class railway carriage. Rather than a literal representation, Popova uses overlapping geometric planes to suggest the sensory experience of travel. Sharp angles and intersecting lines convey the rhythmic motion of the train. A green umbrella and a yellow beaded necklace are visible among the fractured shapes. The palette consists of primary blue and red tones alongside yellow, contrasted against earthy ochres and blacks.\n\nText plays a functional role in the image. Cyrillic letters appear on fragmented surfaces, referencing newspapers and magazines (ЖУРНАЛЫ) or gas (ГАЗ). These elements ground the abstract arrangement in the material reality of a 20th-century urban environment. The use of stencilled lettering was a common device in Cubist collage, here translated into oil paint. Popova organises the space with a sense of architectural logic, balancing the energy of the diagonal lines with vertical stability.\n\nThe painting demonstrates Popova's mastery of architectonics, a term she used to describe the structural assembly of her works. Every shape is placed to maintain a balance of forces across the canvas. The repetition of striped patterns on the right side suggests the passing scenery or the upholstery of the carriage. This work marks a transition in her career. It shows her moving away from representational subjects toward the purely geometric painterly architectonics that defined her later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-guitar-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Guitar - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-with-figures-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition with Figures - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843797098831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811173711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811206479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811239247,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57849811272015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Traveler_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441085418.jpg?v=1780507809"},{"product_id":"portrait-cubo-futurist-composition-oil-on-canvas-lyubov-popova","title":"Portrait (Cubo-Futurist Composition, Oil on Canvas) - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abstract Cubo-Futurist composition by Lyubov Popova, featuring overlapping geometric planes in earth tones and black. This 1915 work demonstrates the artist's move toward radical abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a leading figure of the Russian avant-garde during the early twentieth century. This work, titled Portrait, dates from approximately 1915. It represents her transition from Cubism to the more radical abstraction of Constructivism. The composition consists of overlapping geometric planes that suggest a human form without relying on traditional representation.\n\nPopova uses a palette of ochre, terracotta, black, and deep greens, contrasted against stark greys. The arrangement of shapes creates a sense of structural weight. Each plane appears to occupy a specific depth within the pictorial space. The application of paint is visible, with textured surfaces that add physical presence to the flat shapes. The central yellow plane dominates the upper half, while darker, vertical forms provide a base for the arrangement.\n\nDuring this period, Popova studied in Paris under Henri Le Fauconnier and Jean Metzinger. Their influence is visible in the way she deconstructs the subject into faceted components. Her work maintains a distinctively Russian character through its bold use of colour and architectural stability. This painting is part of a series where she explored the relationship between form and space, moving away from the depiction of objects toward pure painterly construction.\n\nThe work reflects the broader shift in Russian art toward non-objective painting. Popova was interested in the mechanics of the image, focusing on how different weights and colours interact on a flat surface. This approach eventually led to her Painterly Architectonics series. By stripping away the literal features of a portrait, she focuses on the internal logic of the painting. The result is a balanced yet dynamic image that prioritises the formal qualities of art over narrative content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-guitar-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Guitar - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-with-figures-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition with Figures - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843798376783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799916879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799949647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-Cubo-Futurist-Composition-Oil-on-Canvas-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441084675.jpg?v=1780444236"},{"product_id":"the-jug-on-the-table-lyubov-popova-1","title":"The Jug on the Table - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cubo-Futurist still life by Lyubov Popova from 1915. This work deconstructs a jug into geometric planes and metallic curves, using a muted palette of grey and ochre with green accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted this work in 1915 during a period of intense experimentation with Cubo-Futurism. The composition deconstructs a simple domestic object into a series of overlapping geometric planes and curved surfaces. Popova uses a restricted palette of grey and ochre, with accents of dark green, to define the structural elements of the jug. The metallic sheen on the curved forms suggests a hard, industrial surface, reflecting the Futurist interest in modern materials and machine aesthetics.\n\nThe painting incorporates elements of synthetic cubism through the inclusion of stencilled lettering and a chequered pattern at the base. The letters (LIR) appear in the upper left corner, a common device used by avant-garde artists to ground abstract compositions in everyday reality. These characters interact with the sharp diagonals and intersecting arcs that define the central jug. The background is divided into textured zones, with a green area on the right providing a contrast to the neutral tones of the jug.\n\nPopova was a central figure in the Russian avant-garde. Her work from this period shows the influence of her travels to Paris and Italy, where she studied the techniques of Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier. In this still life, she moves away from traditional representation to explore the rhythmic arrangement of forms in space. The object is no longer a static entity but a collection of forces and directions.\n\nThe use of light and shadow is not naturalistic. Instead, Popova applies gradients to individual planes to create a sense of volume and metallic texture. The chequered pattern at the bottom right introduces a rhythmic, repetitive element that grounds the floating forms of the jug. This approach paved the way for her later transition into pure abstraction and Constructivism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/men-women-and-children-around-the-world-united-around-jesus-joseph-stella\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMen, Women and Children Around the World United Around Jesus - Joseph Stella — Joseph Stella\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850042450255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850051232079,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850051264847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850051297615,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850051330383,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Jug-on-the-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1780465445297.jpg?v=1780529535"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-guitar-lyubov-popova-1","title":"Still Life with Guitar - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cubo-Futurist composition from 1915 by Lyubov Popova, featuring a deconstructed guitar and stencilled typography. This work demonstrates the intersection of geometric abstraction and musical subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted this work in 1915 during a period of experimentation within the Russian avant-garde. It represents the Cubo-Futurist style. This movement combined the fragmented perspective of French Cubism with the dynamic energy of Italian Futurism. Popova had studied in Paris under Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier. There she absorbed the techniques of analytical cubism before returning to Moscow to develop her own approach.\n\nThe composition centres on the deconstructed form of a guitar. Popova breaks the instrument into its constituent parts: the curved body and strings alongside the neck. These elements are rearranged across the canvas in a series of overlapping, angular planes. The colour palette is largely restrained. It consists of earthy browns and ochres alongside cool grey tones. Small areas of deep red and blue provide contrast against the neutral background.\n\nStencilled lettering appears across the middle of the image. The letters PFEI and PAI are visible. These suggest the influence of commercial signage or newspaper clippings common in cubist collages. Such typographic elements flatten the pictorial space. They ground the abstract forms in the material world of the modern city. The brushwork is visible and textured, which adds a physical presence to the geometric arrangement.\n\nThis painting was created just before Popova moved toward total abstraction with her Painterly Architectonics series. It shows her interest in the structural properties of objects and the way they occupy space. The work is currently held in the collection of the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg. It remains a clear example of how Russian artists adapted European modernism into a distinct national style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-bart-van-der-leck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition - Bart van der Leck — Bart van der Leck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850043236687,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855497797967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855497830735,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/512ae032-9378-4fb5-b35d-2835323acd2a_0.jpg?v=1780592315"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-tray-lyubov-popova-1","title":"Still Life with Tray - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1915 Cubo-Futurist painting by Lyubov Popova. This work features fragmented domestic objects, a decorative tray, and Cyrillic text. It uses a palette of ochre, green, and blue to create a dynamic geometric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova painted this work in 1915 during the height of the Russian Cubo-Futurist movement. It demonstrates her synthesis of French Cubist structure and Italian Futurist dynamism. The composition organises everyday objects into a series of overlapping planes and geometric fragments. A black tray with floral decoration occupies the upper right quadrant. Cyrillic lettering appears in the centre, spelling out \"ЧАЙ\" (Tea) and the letter \"К\". These typographic elements refer to the commercial signage and domestic life of early twentieth-century Moscow.\n\nThe colour palette consists of earthy ochres, deep greens, and a striking cobalt blue. Popova uses these tones to define the spatial relationships between the fractured forms. Unlike the monochromatic tendencies of early Analytic Cubism, this work maintains a varied chromatic range. The brushwork is visible and adds a tactile quality to the surface. Popova includes references to traditional Russian folk art through the decorative patterns on the tray and the specific choice of objects.\n\nThis painting represents a period when Popova was moving away from representational art toward pure abstraction. She focuses on the construction of the image rather than the imitation of nature. The arrangement of shapes creates a sense of rhythmic movement across the canvas. The inclusion of text anchors the abstract forms in a specific social context. 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This painting reflects the artist's time in Paris, where she studied the formal innovations of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. The composition fragments the human figure and the surrounding environment into a series of intersecting planes, angles, and geometric forms. \n\nPopova employs a palette of primary colours, including deep blues, reds, and yellows, set against stark black and white contrasts. These elements create a sense of motion and spatial complexity. The inclusion of Cyrillic lettering, reminiscent of newspaper clippings or signage, introduces a collage-like quality often found in synthetic Cubism. This technique grounds the abstract construction in the reality of urban life and modern travel. \n\nThe work demonstrates the artist's interest in the mechanics of perception. By breaking down the subject into its constituent parts, Popova invites the viewer to reconstruct the image mentally. 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