Controversial Santa Claus (Naughty Gnome) sculpture in Rotterdam, Netherlands by American artist Paul McCarthy. EDITORIAL USE.

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Controversial Santa Claus (Naughty Gnome) sculpture in Rotterdam, Netherlands by American artist Paul McCarthy. EDITORIAL USE. Other rude phrases have been applied to this statue including Midget Butt Plug. The installation of this statue in a prominent position in Rotterdam caused a great deal of anger amongst some of the local citizens.

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Size: 2847px × 4288px
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Photo credit: © Deborah Harmes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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