Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
Bust
ca. 1852 (made)
ca. 1852 (made)
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This is the only bronze item to be included in the George Gammon Adams bequest of objects given to the Museum by his daughter, I. D. Adams. This bust bears a resemblance to representations of Wellington as shown in the Adams album, and a marble variant is also in the Museum's collections (inv.no. A.113-1980).
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. 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 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. 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 | Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bust, bronze, portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), by George Gammon Adams, England ca. 1852 |
| Physical description | A squared-off bust on a black wooded square stand which does not fit particularly well. On the back inscribed crudely with what appears to be a "G" and "P". |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'G' [and] 'P' (etched at back) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss I. D. Adams, daughter of the sculptor |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This is the only bronze item to be included in the George Gammon Adams bequest of objects given to the Museum by his daughter, I. D. Adams. This bust bears a resemblance to representations of Wellington as shown in the Adams album, and a marble variant is also in the Museum's collections (inv.no. A.113-1980). 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. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.125-1980 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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