Major General Sir Henry Havelock KCB (1795-1857)
Statuette
ca. 1861 (made)
ca. 1861 (made)
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This figure has recently been recognised as being that of Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857), a career soldier who died in India. A bronze statue to Havelock by William Behnes was unveiled in Trafalgar Square, London, in 1861. A second cast was erected in northern England in Mowbray Park, Sunderland. It is likely that the present piece was executed by Adams in connection with the competition for the commission. A plaster bust of Havelock by Adams of 1858 is in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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 statuette 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 statuette 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 | Major General Sir Henry Havelock KCB (1795-1857) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster |
| Brief description | Statuette, plaster, Major General Sir Henry Havelock KCB (1795-1857), by George Gammon Adams, England, ca. 1861 |
| Physical description | Havelock stands on a square base his right leg forward. He is bearded and has a moustache. He wears a loosely fitted open-necked cloak and holds a monocle in his right hand. Behind him is a portion of a cannon. |
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| 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. |
| Summary | This figure has recently been recognised as being that of Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857), a career soldier who died in India. A bronze statue to Havelock by William Behnes was unveiled in Trafalgar Square, London, in 1861. A second cast was erected in northern England in Mowbray Park, Sunderland. It is likely that the present piece was executed by Adams in connection with the competition for the commission. A plaster bust of Havelock by Adams of 1858 is in the National Portrait Gallery, London. 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 statuette 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bilbey, Diane with Trusted, Marjorie, British Sculpture 1470 to 2000. A Concise Catalogue of the Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2002, p. 174, cat. no. 238 |
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| Accession number | A.128-1980 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2003 |
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