Jean Victor Adam Collection

Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 9), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 8), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 8), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 7), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 6), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 5), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 4), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 3), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 2), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Creator: Victor Adam
Historical parade at the second centenary of the Utrecht University, 1836 (plate 10), 1837. Costumed parade by students on 16 June 1836

March showers, 1839. Creator: Victor Adam
March showers, 1839. Fantaisies: Les Giboulees de Mars'. Fashionably dressed persons are hit by hailstones

Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Navigation, Lower Caroline Islands, Lukunor Group, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
View of the Interior of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
Chukchis, Northeast Coast of Asia, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dwellings, Lower Caroline Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Kamchatka, Hunting Puffins, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
Kamchatka, Hunting Puffins, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar

View of the Interior, Luzon Island, Philippines, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
View of the Interior, Luzon Island, Philippines, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Dwelling at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Godefroy Engelmann
Dwelling at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar

Dwelling at Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
Dwelling at Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world

Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Hunters of Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
Hunters of Kamchatka, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I

Inhabitants of Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Jean Louis Tirpenne
Inhabitants of Kamchatka, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar

View of the Kamchatka River Kamchatka peninsula, 19th century. Creator: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz
View of the Kamchatka River Kamchatka peninsula, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

Chap. XV: Ecrivons ala Vielle (Writings for the elderly), 1824
Chap. XV: Ecrivons a la Vielle (Writings for the elderly), 1824

Chap. XVII: Il faut faire une Fin! Je lepouse (It must end! I am married), 1824

Chap. X: Quel guignon! (What bad luck!), 1824. Creator: Victor Adam
Chap. X: Quel guignon! (What bad luck!), 1824

Chap. XII: Je le savais (I thought as much), 1824. Creator: Victor Adam
Chap. XII: Je le savais (I thought as much), 1824

Chap. VII: C est aqui m aura (Who will claim me?), 1824. Creator: Victor Adam
Chap. VII: C est a qui m aura (Who will claim me?), 1824

Chap. VI: Je ne pouvais pas aller apied (I no longer walk anywhere), 1824
Chap. VI: Je ne pouvais pas aller a pied (I no longer walk anywhere), 1824

Chap. V: C est une femme honnete (She is an honest woman), 1824

Chap. II: Je ne me reconnais plus (I No Longer Recognize Myself), 1824

Chap. III: C est Superbe! (How Wonderful!), 1824. Creator: Victor Adam
Chap. III: C est Superbe! (How Wonderful!), 1824

Three soldiers in a landscape, mid-19th century. Creator: Victor Adam
Three soldiers in a landscape, mid-19th century

A soldier, mid-19th century. Creator: Victor Adam
A soldier, mid-19th century

Man holding a cane and a hat, mid-19th century. Creator: Victor Adam
Man holding a cane and a hat, mid-19th century

Man standing in a doorway, mid-19th century. Creator: Victor Adam
Man standing in a doorway, mid-19th century

Soldier with a woman on his arm and a child on his back, mid-19th century

Standing soldier with his hand on the helm of his sword, mid-19th century

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Jean Victor Adam was a prolific artist in the 19th century, known for his diverse range of subjects and styles. In his series of chapters titled "Ecrivons ala Vielle (Writings for the elderly)", he captures the essence of aging with grace and wisdom. The chapter "Il faut faire une Fin. Je lepouse (It must end. I am married)" portrays a sense of closure and new beginnings, reflecting life's constant cycle. Adam's work also delves into the realm of misfortune, as seen in "Quel guignon. (What bad luck. )". Through his artistry, he conveys the universal experience of facing setbacks and challenges that test our resilience. In "Je le savais (I thought as much)", Adam explores intuition and foresight. He reminds us that sometimes we have an innate understanding or premonition about certain situations or outcomes. The chapter titled "C est aqui m aura (Who will claim me?)" evokes a sense of longing for companionship and connection. Adam beautifully captures the vulnerability and desire to be recognized by someone who truly understands us. Through his artwork, such as "Je ne pouvais pas aller apied (I no longer walk anywhere)", Adam reflects on physical limitations that come with age. He poignantly depicts how our bodies change over time but emphasizes that it does not diminish our worth or value. Adam also delves into themes of honesty and integrity in works like "C est une femme honnete (She is an honest woman)". His portrayal highlights the importance of moral character in society. In both "Je ne me reconnais plus (I No Longer Recognize Myself)" and "C est Superbe. (How Wonderful. )", Adam explores self-identity through contrasting emotions. While one piece expresses confusion or loss, the other radiates joyous wonderment at life's beauty. Beyond his chapters, Adam's talent extends to other subjects.