Alexander Mikhailovich Rodchenko

on the reverse, i. Rodchenko stamp, iii. dated in pencil, all inscribed in an unknown hand
three silver prints, printed later

Estate of the artist
Museum of Modern Art, Oxford
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Oxford, Museum of Modern Art, Alexander Rodchenko, February - March 1979

i. Rythmics Gymnastics, 1936 Regarding the grey tones, this silver print seems to be a still. The overall condition is very good. Upon raking light only, light scratches overall, consistent with a glossy surface and upon closer inspection a tiny loss of the layer in the right margin approx. 2mm near the lower right corner. ii. Drummers, sports parade, 1936 Regarding the grey tones, this silver print seems to be a still. The overall condition is very good. Upon raking light only; light scratches overall, consistent with a glossy surface and a tiny handling mark in the centre. iii. Wheel, 1936 Regarding the grey tones, this silver print seems to be a still. This print is in excellent general condition. Consistent with a ferrotyped paper, the layer is uneven. All four corners are slightly worn.
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