Unknown Woman
Bust
ca. 1850 - 1898 (made)
ca. 1850 - 1898 (made)
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This painted plaster bust of an unknown woman was made by George gamon Adams, in England between mid and late 19th century.
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 bust 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.
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 bust 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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Unknown Woman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted plaster |
| Brief description | Bust, painted plaster, of an unknown woman, by George Gammon Adams, English, ca. 1850-1898 |
| Physical description | The bust portrays a woman with hair loosely tied back with a rose, she has a plait like decoration worn as a head-band. She wears an off-the-shoulder dress and a string of pearls around her neck which meets with a pendant. |
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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. Historical significance: This bust is similar to own shown in G.G. Adams album of studio photographs on page 41 (general studio view), to be transferred to the Archive of Art and Design - 1996. |
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| Summary | This painted plaster bust of an unknown woman was made by George gamon Adams, in England between mid and late 19th century. 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 bust 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. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.122-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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