Robert ADAM (1728-1792)
(b. Kirkcaldy, Fife 1728; d. London, England 1792)
Architect and designer. Collaborated with Thomas Chippendale, Angelica Kaufmann, Biagio Rebecca and Antonio Zucchi. His plasterwork designs were commonly executed by Joseph Rose or William Collins.
Robert Adam was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife in 1728. Often considered Scotland's most famous architect, Adam became a leader of classical revival in England for both architecture and interior decoration. His designs are particularly notable for their lavish use of color.
Robert Adam was an eclectic who depended as much on good business sense as on his personal design innovations. His designs incorporated light, colour, and detailed ornamentation. To generate his style he adapted motifs from classical antiquity, Italian, French and Renaissance influences and abstracted them into a personal style.
Adam died in London in 1792.
Properties include: Culzean Castle, Harewood House, Nostell Priory,
Alnwick Castle, Kedleston Hall.| Romantic Castle Pen and ink, watercolour wash and gouache on paper. Purchased by the Tate as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996 |
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