Head of Young Man (possibly Adams), Adams, George Gammon, ca. 1850
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1850
This roundel is a model for a commemorative medal as yet untraced and is made by George Gammon Adamsv in ca. 1850. 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. Head of man to right (possibly Adams), bareheaded and with side whiskers. Beneath head is a King Charles Spaniel lying on a cushion with tasseled corners.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 5.7 cm
- Materials and techniques
- White wax on slate
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O312390
- Museum object number
- A.281-1980
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
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