The sculptor launched his work on this image in 1930, with creative a granite bust. Later, the 32 metre monument was carved from geisha pink granite, to be erected in front of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

The smaller copy of this monument was presented at a New York exhibition, carbed from a block of pink granite. It corresponds to the one exhibited in the MUSEON Arts Park in composition, technique and size.

By the decree of the Moscow City Council of People Representatives of October 24th 1991, the monument was dismantled and placed in the MUSEON Arts Park exposition.
This work is historically and culturally significant, being the momorial construction of the soviet era, on the themes of politics and ideology.

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.

Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)