The Horses of Albrecht Adam

Albrecht Adam was a German artist during the early 19th century known for his battle scenes and his lovely horses. Bringing to the canvas his life experience on the battlefield & his obvious connection with horses.

Making A Name

Adam spent some time in Vienna where his work captured the attention of Napoleon’s stepson Eugène de Beauharnais and began to paint for him. Most of his work after that focused on Napoleon’s Russian campaign. Unlike many of the other great artists

Adam was successful throughout his long life and passed his artistic nature along to his sons.

Horses at the Porch

Horses at the Porch

Cavalcade in front of Schloss Heiligenberg

Cavalcade in front of Schloss Heiligenberg

Bay Gelding

Bay Gelding

Portrait of Oberleutnant Theodor von Klein

Portrait of Oberleutnant Theodor von Klein

Portrait of Caroline von Waldbott-Bassenheim

Portrait of Caroline von Waldbott-Bassenheim

Ownerless Horse on the Battlefield at Moshaisk in 1812

Ownerless Horse on the Battlefield at Moshaisk in 1812

Mountain landscape with ploughing farmer

Mountain landscape with ploughing farmer

Saddled brown and curious dachshund

Saddled brown and curious dachshund

Farmers resting in the field

Farmers resting in the field

King William I on horseback

King William I on horseback

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