Fat and Thin, Bronze sculpture near Chekhov Shop Museum in Taganrog, Russia.
The sculpture depicts two former classmates meeting, one stout and one thin, showing their different social standings through their physical appearances.
David Begalov created this bronze artwork in 2010, drawing inspiration from Anton Chekhov's short story published in Russian magazine Fragments in 1883.
This artistic composition brings to life the characters Misha and Porfiry from Anton Chekhov's short story Tolsty i Tonky.
The monument stands on Gogol Street, right next to the Chekhov Shop Museum and main tourist attractions in the city center.
The bronze figures embody Chekhov's social commentary through their distinct postures and physical expressions frozen in metal.
Location: Taganrog
Inception: 2010
GPS coordinates: 47.21587,38.91819
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:19
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