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1925
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1925
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This photo shows a person standing on a dock, holding a pole. Behind them, a ship with tall masts is tied up, and the water stretches out to a distant shore. The whole scene is framed inside a geometric border—black and white paper cut into sharp angles around the photo. The border looks like it was cut by hand, adding a rough, modern feel. The person’s face is blurred, making them feel like just a small part of the bigger scene. Want to see more work like this? Check out Aleksandr Rodchenko.