Nicolai Gogol monument in Lausanne, Switzerland

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Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was a Russian novelist and short story writer of Ukrainian ethnicity who left an indelible mark on the literary world. His nationality has been debated by scholars, with some claiming him as their own, while others assert his connection to another culture. Gogol's contemporaries regarded him as one of the most prominent figures in the natural school of Russian literary realism. However, later critics have discovered a romantic sensibility in his work, infused with elements of Surrealism and the grotesque ("The Nose", "Viy", "The Overcoat," "Nevsky Prospekt"). His early writing was influenced by his Ukrainian upbringing, culture, and folklore. His later works satirized political corruption in the Russian Empire (The Government Inspector, Dead Souls), leading to his eventual exile. The novel Taras Bulba (1835) and the play Marriage (1842), along with the short stories "Diary of a Madman", "The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich", "The Portrait" and "The Carriage", showcase his most renowned works. This dataset was acquired and processed by students in the Digital 3D Geometry Course taught by Prof. Mark Pauly at EPFL, Switzerland. Visit http://lgg.epfl.ch/statues for more information on this project. The object you see is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.