Aleksandr RodchenkoRussian, 1891–1956Untitled (Composition with Compass and Ruler)
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Where is “Untitled (Composition with Compass and Ruler)” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
Chicago, United States
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In the life of Aleksandr Rodchenko
The whole life1914
Meets Varvara Stepanova
At the Kazan Art School, where he has studied under Nicolai Fechin since 1911, Rodchenko meets Varvara Stepanova, his future wife and collaborator. Other accounts date the start of his studies to 1910 and name Georgii Medvedev among his teachers.
1916
“The Store” exhibition organised by Vladimir Tatlin
Rodchenko takes part in “The Store”, the exhibition organised by Vladimir Tatlin, another formative influence. As Tatlin's student and assistant he leaves figuration behind and paints with compass and ruler, aiming to eliminate expressive brushwork.
1916
Begins living with Stepanova
From 1916 Rodchenko and Varvara Stepanova live together in Moscow; later they would work side by side on an advertising mural and photo albums.
1916 – early 1917
Called up: a hospital train
That same year Rodchenko is called up; until early 1917 he serves as quartermaster of a Moscow Zemstvo hospital train.
1917
Secretary of the artists' union Young Federation
Right after the February Revolution a painters' union is founded in Moscow; Rodchenko becomes secretary of its Young Federation, working mainly to secure decent living and working conditions for young artists.
