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The Cheesewring (Stowes hill), Cornwall.
Draughtsman: Louise Smith?
Artist: after a drawing by John MacCulloch (1773-1835).
Production date: May 1822.
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The Cheesewring (Stowes hill), Cornwall.
Draughtsman: Louise Smith?
Artist: after a drawing by John MacCulloch (1773-1835).
Production date: May 1822.
Signed.
Size: 25,5x21,5 cms.
Description: Probably intermediary drawing for final engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834).
The Cheesewring was named for its resemblance to slabs of cheese on a press. But legend says otherwise—it's a stack of rocks created in a contest between a Giant and a Saint. In spite of the great weight of the stones, the diminutive Saint built the taller stack (about 15 feet high), thereby avoiding death. The Giant was so impressed that he immediately converted to Christianity.
Condition: good.
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- Dimensions
- 10.04ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 8.46ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Art Subjects
- Other
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Good. Good. less
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