George Gammon Adams1821–1898Spaniel in a kennel
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Not on view at present
Where is “Spaniel in a kennel” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
This plaster relief depicting a sentimental King Charles Spaniel in its basket, is made by George Gammon Adams.
The sentimental subject matter suggests it was perhaps a model for a funerary monument to a dog.
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.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- A.313-1980
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
