George Gammon Adams1821–1898Unknown Child
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
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About the sculpture
This portrait bust of an unknown child, probably a boy, is made by George Gammon Adams, in England in ca. 1850-1898.
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
Particulars
- Accession number
- A.123-1980
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- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
