“The Disc and Lid” is an abstract artwork created by Alexander Rodchenko in 1919, which hails from Moscow, Russian Federation. The painting measures 160 x 129 cm, showcasing Rodchenko’s keen interest in abstract art during that period.
The artwork presents a dynamic composition of geometric shapes and forms that seem to interlock and overlap. The color palette is composed of bold colors such as red, yellow, blue, and purple, as well as shades of gray that create a sense of depth and contrast. These shapes vary in size and form, creating a sense of movement and tension within the piece. The use of straight and curved lines juxtaposed with the flat planes of color is characteristic of Rodchenko’s experimentation with non-objective art, where the focus is on the arrangement of shapes and colors rather than on portraying recognizable objects. The sense of balance and rhythm in the artwork is achieved by the careful placement of the geometric elements, indicating the artist’s deliberate control over the composition.
