Adour Collection

Basque houses reflected in the Nive, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

Basque houses, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

Basque houses on the Nive, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

Pont Saint-Esprit and Sainte-Marie Cathedral, reflected in the Adour river, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

City Hall during pink October, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

Rolls-Royce-Turbomeca Adour
Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour, on an uninstalled engine test facility (UETF), of the Royal Air Force. Date: circa 1980

Place Lavigerie at Bayonne, France - River Nive
Place Lavigerie at Bayonne, a city in the Basque Country region of southwest France situated where the Nive and Adour rivers meet. Date: circa 1910s

The Adour, and a view of Bayonne (chromolitho)
2782851 The Adour, and a view of Bayonne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adour, and a view of Bayonne)

The Floods in France, Valley of Campan, on the Adour, near Bagneres de Bigorre (engraving)
1621186 The Floods in France, Valley of Campan, on the Adour, near Bagneres de Bigorre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floods in France)

Art for Art (Colour Litho)
2783650 Art for Art (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art for art. A balancer at rest in the town of Dax (Pyrenees)

Tubular Jetty, Mouth of the Adour, Port of Bayonne, 1892. Creator: Louis Lafon
Tubular Jetty, Mouth of the Adour, Port of Bayonne, 1892

Biarritz - La Barre de l Adour a Bayonne, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Biarritz - La Barre de l Adour a Bayonne, (Estuary of the Adour at Bayonne), c1930. From " Souvenir de Biarritz". [Labouche Freres, Toulouse]

Alphonse Legros, Banks of the Adour (Bord de l Adour), French, 1837 - 1911, etching

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The Adour River, flowing through the picturesque town of Bayonne in France, is a sight to behold. Its serene waters and breathtaking views have inspired artists throughout history. From the Tubular Jetty at the mouth of the Adour, one can witness the bustling Port of Bayonne. In 1892, Louis Lafon captured this scene with his artistic flair, showcasing the industrial beauty that coexists with nature's splendor. In contrast to this modern depiction, an enchanting chromolitho captures The Adour and a view of Bayonne in all its glory. This artwork transports us back in time when life moved at a slower pace along these riverbanks. However, not all moments by the they were idyllic. The floods that ravaged France left their mark on Valley of Campan near Bagneres de Bigorre. An engraving immortalizes this event as a reminder of nature's power and resilience. Alphonse Legros' etching titled Banks of the Adour evokes tranquility as we stroll along its shores. It reminds us to pause and appreciate our surroundings amidst our busy lives. As we explore further into history, oil paintings from 1761 offer different perspectives on Bayonne. One canvas depicts View of Bayonne seen from halfway down the citadel while another showcases it from Bouflers Avenue near Mousserole gate. These artworks provide glimpses into how this charming town has evolved over centuries. Biarritz - La Barre de l'Adour à Bayonne takes us back to c1930 when visitors flocked to enjoy sandy beaches and soak up sunsets over this majestic river. Art for Art celebrates creativity inspired by Adour's allure; it encourages us to find beauty even in unexpected places.