Archiv des Autors: Michael Wehle

A rough-hewn Smolensk Lenin stands satisfied and confident. Lenin is often depicted holding a document or his hat, or holding his coat against the wind. Here he seems to give a thumbs up, and while the wind does seem to … Weiterlesen →

Lenin at Oktyabrskaya is a commanding Lenin. He stands with feet planted firmly atop a column. Rather than on a plinth somewhat accessible to the viewer, here he is significantly above figures of the army below, who march resolutely forward, … Weiterlesen →

Venya’s starting point in Moscow-Petushki