The artwork titled “Construction” is a piece created by the artist Alexander Rodchenko in the year 1917 in Moscow, Russian Federation. It is an abstract work with dimensions measuring 73 x 32 cm.
The artwork features a juxtaposition of geometric shapes and forms. Dominant elements include large, overlapping circles and rectangles, executed in a variety of muted and vivid colors such as shades of brown, green, and red. A prominent black, vertical rectangular form connects the shapes and creates a contrast against the colored background. The composition evokes a sense of balance and dynamism, characteristic of the abstract genre. The use of color, shape, and form in “Construction” suggests themes of industrialization and modernity, reflective of Rodchenko’s pioneering role in abstract art and Constructivism.
