John Clayton Adams facts for kids
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John Clayton Adams
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| Born | 1840  Edmonton |
| Died | 20 June 1906 (aged 65–66) Guildford |
| Occupation | Painter |
John Clayton Adams (born January 26, 1840 – died June 20, 1906) was a famous English landscape artist. He was known for painting beautiful outdoor scenes. You might also see his name written as J. Clayton Adams.
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Life of John Clayton Adams
John Clayton Adams was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, which is now part of Greater London. He was the second son of Mr. C.H. Adams.
Becoming an Artist
John studied art at the Bloomsbury School. He also learned from another artist named William Wilthieu Fenn. This helped him become a skilled painter.
When he was just 19 years old, John showed his art for the first time at the Royal Academy in London. This was a very important art show. Between 1863 and 1893, he showed 75 of his paintings there. He also exhibited 25 paintings at the Royal Society of British Artists.
Where He Lived and Painted
In 1873, Adams moved to a place called "Brackenhurst" in Ewhurst Hill, near Guildford. Many of his paintings show scenes from the countryside in southern England, especially Surrey. He also painted some beautiful pictures of the River Tweed in Scotland.
John Clayton Adams's Art Style
John Clayton Adams created paintings that looked very natural. He paid close attention to small details. However, he also made his landscapes look more perfect than they might be in real life. This is called "idealised" art.
Painting Techniques
His paintings often used a wide range of colours. He was very good at showing light in his artwork. This made his paintings feel bright and lively. One of his favourite things to paint was harvest scenes. He painted many pictures of farmers gathering crops, and these were often shown at the Royal Academy.
Most of his paintings are signed with "J. Clayton Adams."
Where to See His Art
You can find John Clayton Adams's paintings in many art galleries across the UK. Some of these include the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Sheffield City Art Galleries in Sheffield. His work is also displayed in many other regional art centres.
Selected Paintings by Adams
- The Gravel Pit (1872)
- Harvest Time (1874)
- The evening sun (1878)
- Flowers of the field (1880)
- After the shower (1886)
- Evening reflection (1887)
- Returning from the Harvest
- A Surrey Lane (1890)
