Alexander Rodchenko Russian, 1891-1956
Cover design for the book S. Tretyakov “Zhongguo”, 1927
ink, gouache, collage on paper on fabric
20.2 x 13.5 cm
This is the cover design for Sergei Tretyakov's book 'Zhonggua' ("China") published in 1927.
Alexander Rodchenko was a founding member of Russian Constructivism and was known for his politically motivated photography, posters, paintings, and sculpture. An early influence came from Malevich, whose Suprematist style contributed to Rodchenko's adoption of an austere aesthetic and use of materials.
This is the cover design for Sergei Tretyakov's book 'Zhonggua' ("China") published in 1927.
Alexander Rodchenko was a founding member of Russian Constructivism and was known for his politically motivated photography, posters, paintings, and sculpture. An early influence came from Malevich, whose Suprematist style contributed to Rodchenko's adoption of an austere aesthetic and use of materials.
Provenance
Acquired from the chief editor of the publishing house, Glavlit
Private Collection, Moscow
Annely Juda Fine Art, London
Report available in Russian by Alexey Savinov, expert and senior research associate at the Pushkin State Musuem of Fine Arts, Private Collections Department
Exhibitions
Modernist Pioneers
20 May – 31 July 2021
Annely Juda Fine Art, London, UK