Jean Dominique Adam (29 December 17956 October 1842) was an illustrious French Archetier / Bowmaker.

Early life and education

Jean Dominique was born in

Mirecourt Mirecourt () is a Communes of France, commune in the Vosges (French department), Vosges Departments of France, department in Grand Est in northeastern France. Mirecourt is known for lace-making and the manufacture of musical instruments, particula ...

, the son of Jean Adam (b.1767; d. 1849) who started three generations of bowmakers. Jean learnt from his father, whose ability he surpassed, and then drew inspiration from Etienne Pajeot and Tourte.

Career

The family were a big influence on younger bowmakers, and Jean Dominique's work was affected by those returning from Paris. "Both Jean Dominique and his son "Grand" Adam seemed to favour François Tourte's design (octagonal sticks) and thus produced a great many octagonal bows."

Family

Jean Dominique's son Jean “Grand Adam” bettered his father's skills but moved to Paris, while Jean remained in Mirecourt until his death.

References

*'' The Cambridge Companion to the Cello'' by Robin Stowell * * (see René A. Morel) * * * * Les Luthiers Parisiens aux XIX et XX siecles Tom 3 "Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume et sa famille - Sylvette Milliot 2006 * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Adam, Jean Dominique 1795 births 1842 deaths Bow makers 19th-century French people Luthiers from Mirecourt