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Two Women in Classical Dress

Model
ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This roundel is a model for a commemorative medal as yet untraced, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
It depicts two unknown women in calssical dress in an allegorical scene.

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

Category
Object type
TitleTwo Women in Classical Dress (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plaster
Brief description
Model, roundel, plaster, for a commemorative medal, two women in allegorical scene, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1850
Physical description
Allegorical scene with two female figures representing medical studies. The figure on the left stands facing front, draped in classical robes, touching a serpent with her right hand and holding a chalice in her left. The figure on the right is seated, similarly dressed, writing on a scroll. Between the two figures in the background a lightened oil lamp burns on a tall stem.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 13.2cm
Object history
Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This roundel is a model for a commemorative medal as yet untraced, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
It depicts two unknown women in calssical dress in an allegorical scene.

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.133-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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