William Mulready
Medal
1877 (made)
1877 (made)
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This roundel is cast of the reverse of Art Union Laudatory medal of William Mulready, and is made by George Gammon Adams. Mulready (1786-1863) was an Irish genre painter best known for his romanticizing depictions of rural scenes.
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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| Title | William Mulready (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered electrotype under glass cover |
| Brief description | Roundel, silvered electrotype, cast of Art Union laudatory medal - William Mulready, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1877 |
| Physical description | Male and female haymakers. The girl wears a large hat and low-cut dress and is holding a long hayrack. The man is dressed in 18th century country costume and stands behind her. Inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'ART:UNION OF LONDON 1877' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
| Summary | This roundel is cast of the reverse of Art Union Laudatory medal of William Mulready, and is made by George Gammon Adams. Mulready (1786-1863) was an Irish genre painter best known for his romanticizing depictions of rural scenes. 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. |
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| Accession number | A.269-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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