Paris, January 28, 1801 – Viroflay, December 30, 1867
Jean-Victor Vincent Adam was a French painter and lithographer renowned for his work on the historical gallery of Versailles.
Adam studied under Charles Meynier and later under Baron Jean-Baptiste Regnault. He first exhibited his painting Erminia Rescuing Tancred at the Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1819. From 1824 onward, he began specializing in lithography, producing over 4,000 pieces during his career. His works covered a wide array of subjects, including historical themes, genre scenes, hunting depictions, and equestrian art.
Adam also created notable illustrations for literary works. In 1810, he illustrated the works of François Rabelais, followed by illustrations for Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian’s Fables in 1838. In 1839, he contributed illustrations to Paris in the 19th Century, and in 1844, he worked on Memorable Facts of French History.
Jean-Victor Vincent Adam passed away in Viroflay in 1867.
