William Etty
Model
1872 (made)
1872 (made)
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This roundel is a model for the obverse of the Art Union Laudatory Medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams.
It depicts the head of William Etty (1787-1849) who was a painter apprenticed to a letterpress printer at Hull. He later came to London where he practiced drawing. In 1821 he painted 'Cleopatra' which made him famous.
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.
It depicts the head of William Etty (1787-1849) who was a painter apprenticed to a letterpress printer at Hull. He later came to London where he practiced drawing. In 1821 he painted 'Cleopatra' which made him famous.
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 Etty (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Plaster |
Brief description | Model, roundel, plaster, for obverse of Art Union Laudatory Medal, Head of William Etty, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1872 |
Physical description | Bare-head of William Etty to left. |
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Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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Summary | This roundel is a model for the obverse of the Art Union Laudatory Medal, and is made by George Gammon Adams. It depicts the head of William Etty (1787-1849) who was a painter apprenticed to a letterpress printer at Hull. He later came to London where he practiced drawing. In 1821 he painted 'Cleopatra' which made him famous. 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.132-1980 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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