Édouard Adam (French, 1847-1929)
The ships La Pacicique and Tropique passing at sea
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 in. (60.9 x 91.4 cm.)
Private Collection
Édouard Adam (French, 1847-1929) was the name of both a father
and son who painted ship's portraits in the port of Le Havre around the same
time. There is much confusion between the two as their works were quite
similar. Both Adams were the official painters to the department of marine in
Le Havre and were well known and prolific marine artists.
The
younger Adam usually signed himself "Adam Fils" and was better known
for his steamships painted in the first quarter of this century. Adam the
elder, who was more prolific, specialized in sailing vessels, but painted
steamers as well. He is often regarded as the French equivalent of the master
American ship portraitist, Antonio Jacobsen and is noted for recording the
crucial transition period of wind power to steam.
In addition to many fine portraits of sailing
vessels, both Adams painted commissions of the Compagnie Generale
Transatlantique Liners, private yachts and naval ships. A commission from Queen
Victoria further attests to their abilities. More on Édouard Adam
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