The Giant, Cerne Abbas

Key facts

Catalogue Number

313
Title

The Giant, Cerne Abbas
Date

1931
Artist

Frank Dobson

Frank Dobson (1886–1963) is best known as a sculptor and textile designer. Dobson began his career as a painter, turning to sculpture in his 30s after World War I. He became one of a group of artists responsible for the development of modern sculpture in England. Dobson was Professor of Sculpture at the RCA from 1946–1953; he was awarded a CBE in 1947 and elected RA in 1953.