Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
Roundel
ca. 1881 (made)
ca. 1881 (made)
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This is a model for the reverse of a medal commemorating the death of Benjamin Disraeli, a medal as yet untraced. It is made by George Gammon Adams.
Disraeli (1804-1881) was an English novelist, politician and Prime Minister and is recognised primarily for achievements in imperial and foreign affairs, especially with the 1878 conflict between Russia and Turkey relating the Bulgarians. This lead to the Congress of Berlin summoned by Prince Bismarck, where then a settlement was reached - largely due to Disraeli - to give the Bulgarians a qualified independence.
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.
Disraeli (1804-1881) was an English novelist, politician and Prime Minister and is recognised primarily for achievements in imperial and foreign affairs, especially with the 1878 conflict between Russia and Turkey relating the Bulgarians. This lead to the Congress of Berlin summoned by Prince Bismarck, where then a settlement was reached - largely due to Disraeli - to give the Bulgarians a qualified independence.
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 | Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | White wax on slate |
| Brief description | Roundel, model for a medal, white wax on slate, allegorical scene commemorating the death of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, by George Gammon Adams, English, 1881 |
| Physical description | Allegorical scene with female (two?) figures. One is seated on a globe and in background a tomb with a laurel wreath hanging on it. The seated figure writes Disraeli's works in a roll of honour. Inscribed. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss I.D. Adams |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This is a model for the reverse of a medal commemorating the death of Benjamin Disraeli, a medal as yet untraced. It is made by George Gammon Adams. Disraeli (1804-1881) was an English novelist, politician and Prime Minister and is recognised primarily for achievements in imperial and foreign affairs, especially with the 1878 conflict between Russia and Turkey relating the Bulgarians. This lead to the Congress of Berlin summoned by Prince Bismarck, where then a settlement was reached - largely due to Disraeli - to give the Bulgarians a qualified independence. 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. |
| Associated object | A.182-1980 (Set) |
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| Accession number | A.183-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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