Adolphe-Hippolyte Couveley (originally Couvelet) was an accomplished French painter and lithographer. His talent for maritime subjects led to his appointment as the official painter for the French Navy. He exhibited frequently at the Paris Salon and his works are held in various public collections including the British Museum.

Exhibited

Paris Salon, Dijon Salon.

Public Collections

British Museum, Musée d'art Moderne André-Malraux, Musée National de la Marine, The Baltimore Museum of Art.

Timeline

1802

Born in Charleville-Mézières, France, the son of artist Jean-Baptiste Couvelet (1772-1830) who worked in the circle of Jacques-Louis David, and Marguerite Adélaïde Colson (1773-1820).

1834

Debuted at the Paris Salon where he continued to exhibit until 1866.

1835

Undertook study trips to Brittany and London.

1837

Shown at the Salon in Dijon.

1845

Became the founder and curator of Le Havre Museum where he met the artist Eugène Boudin (1824-1898).

1849

Married Joséphine Virtel in Paris.

1851

Obtained a grant to enable Eugène Boudin to study in Paris.

1859

Became a Knight of the Legion of Honor.

1867

Died in Le Havre, France.