Head of Young Man (possibly Adams)
Medal
ca. 1850 (made)
ca. 1850 (made)
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This roundel is a model for a commemorative medal as yet untraced and is made by George Gammon Adamsv in ca. 1850.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.
The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Head of Young Man (possibly Adams) (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | White wax on slate |
| Brief description | Roundel, white wax on slate, Head of man (possibly Adams) and a spaniel on cushion, by George Gammon Adams, England, ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | Head of man to right (possibly Adams), bareheaded and with side whiskers. Beneath head is a King Charles Spaniel lying on a cushion with tasseled corners. |
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| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
| Historical context | A.313-1980 is a plaster statue of what appears to be the same spaniel. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This roundel is a model for a commemorative medal as yet untraced and is made by George Gammon Adamsv in ca. 1850. George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square. The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.281-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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