The artwork entitled “Construction,” created by Alexander Rodchenko, is a piece associated with the Constructivism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork features a design that emphasizes geometric abstraction and the industrial aesthetic characteristic of Constructivism. Various angular shapes, mainly triangles and rectangles, intersect and overlap, showcasing a structure that appears to be a modernist architectural study or design, possibly for a kiosk as denoted by the Russian text at the top. The forms and colors—predominantly red, yellow, black, and white—convey a sense of dynamism and functionality. There is a human figure on the left side, stylized and geometric in form, interacting with the structure, further emphasizing the interplay between human existence and industrial design. The piece is meticulously rendered, highlighting Rodchenko’s mastery in combining art with engineering principles.
