large, stone statue of a seated man, silhouetted against a cloudy sky with hints of sunset colors

large, stone statue of a seated man, silhouetted against a cloudy sky with hints of sunset colors. The statue is on a tiered stone pedestal, which is part of a grand staircase. Two people, one wearing a white cap and the other a black cap, are standing on the stairs, looking towards the statue. To the right of the stairs, there is a modern building with a glass roof, also silhouetted. The scene appears to be outdoors in a park or public square. Based on the inscriptions visible on the pedestal of the statue, it is identified as the monument to Maxim Gorky, located at Krymskaya Embankment in Moscow, Russia. The inscription on the statue's pedestal reads "МАКСИМ ГОРЬКИЙ" (Maxim Gorky). The time of day is likely late afternoon or early evening, given the lighting conditions. The environment is characterized by stone architecture, greenery in the background, and a dramatic sky.