(Article: BS-202512-207)
This original work «Hammerman» was created by contemporary Russian artist Sergio Brugueiro and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Sergio Brugueiro «Hammerman» is a powerful, graphic canvas that, like the artist’s other works, focuses on a detailed depiction of a historical artifact—in this case, a Soviet coin. The piece is imbued with the spirit of early industrial romanticism.
The central element is the image of a worker—a hammerman—rendered in high relief characteristic of coin minting. The figure of the man wearing an apron is captured at the climactic moment of striking the anvil with a hammer. His pose is tense and dynamic, symbolizing strength, labor, and the energy of creation. Stylized sparks or rays fly out from under the hammer, enhancing the drama of the scene.
At the worker’s feet are symbols of industrialization and collective labor: a gear, possibly a plow, or other agricultural tools. The entire composition is enclosed within a circle framed by dots, reminiscent of the edge of a coin. At the bottom, the date — «1925» — is clearly inscribed, referring to the era of restoration and establishment of Soviet industry.
The color scheme is restrained, executed in monochromatic shades of gray, beige, and brown, giving the image the appearance of a bronze casting or an old tarnished medal.
«Hammerman» by Brugueiro is not merely a reproduction of a coin design. It is an artistic exploration of the symbolism of an era when the worker’s labor was elevated to the status of a central state myth. The artist masterfully brings the flat relief to life, giving it volume and historical significance.
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Hammerman» painting online, measuring 50 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
The fourth work in the numismatic series — a coin depicting a hammerman. A poltinnik that every collector has. The first Soviet silver money was minted following the example of the tsarist ones, the same diameter, the same metal. I had such a coin in my youth; perhaps I wanted to paint it as a portrait of an old friend.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Portrait
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
50 cm
Thickness:
0.5 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
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Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Born on November 11, 1968, in the city of Volkhov, Leningrad region. In 1972, my parents moved to Novgorod (now Veliky Novgorod). My childhood was qui ...
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