Samuel Hieronymous Grimm.The Giant; Cerne Abbas. The Cerne Abbas Giant is a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset; England. Made by a turf-cut outline filled with chalk; it depicts a large; naked man; with a substantial erect penis; typically described as a giant; wielding a club.The lack of earlier descriptions leads modern scholars to conclude that it may date from the 17th century; and perhaps originated as political satire. ; Ink wash on paper.1790.From: A large collection of drawings in pencil or Indian ink; representing views; buildings; and objects of antiquity; or curiosity in various counties of' England ; drawn in the latter part of the last century; by Samuel Henry Grimm.Add. 15537 f. 122London; British Library.
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