Allegorical Scene
Roundel
1851 (made)
1851 (made)
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This gilt bronze roundel, cast of the obverse of a commemorative medal, possibly commemorating the Great Exhibition of 1851, is made by George Gammon Adams.
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 | Allegorical Scene (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze electrotype under glass |
| Brief description | Roundel, cast of obverse of a medal, gilt bronze, possibly commemorating the Great Exhibition 1851, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1851 |
| Physical description | Two female figures holding hands one is standing and one is sitting . Figure on left is semi-naked holding a distaff and has a pallet and rolled up drawings at her feet. Figure to right is seated near a lion and has a crown and carries the caduceus. In the background hangs a fleece. Inscribed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'PALMAN QUI MERUIT FERAT' [exergue] 'MDCCCLI' [signed] 'G.G. ADAMS' |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This gilt bronze roundel, cast of the obverse of a commemorative medal, possibly commemorating the Great Exhibition of 1851, is made by George Gammon Adams. 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.231-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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