Alexander Mikhailovich Rodchenko

on the reverse, Rodchenko stamp
three vintage silver prints

Estate of the artist
Howard Schickler Fine Art, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

N.Aseev, Aleksandr Rodchenko, New York: Museum Of Modern Art, 1998,  p.284 illustrated (variant)

i. Worker, White Sea Canal, circa 1932 This print is in overall very good condition. Regarding the grey tones this print seems to be a still. Both right corners slightly worn. ii. Construction of White Sea Canal, 1933 This print is in overall good condition. Regarding the grey tones this print seems to be a still. A tiny loss at the lower right corner. Upon closer inspection and in raking light only; a light crease in the right part, a few tiny handling marks in the upper left quadrant. iii. Belomor Channel, 1933 This contact print is in overall excellent condition. Upon closer inspection and in raking light only, a tiny handly mark in the upper part.
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