The Cheesewring (Stowes hill), Cornwall. 1822 drawing after John MacCulloch
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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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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.