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Edwin Austin Abbey

Edwin Austin Abbey was an American muralist, illustrator, and painter. He flourished at the beginning of what is now referred to as the "golden age" of illustration, and is best known for his drawings and paintings of Shakespearean and Victorian subjects, as well as for his painting of Edward VII's coronation. His most famous set of murals, The Quest and Achievement of the Holy Grail, adorns the Boston Public Library.

Abbey was born in Philadelphia in 1852. He studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Christian Schuessele. Abbey began as an illustrator, producing numerous illustrations and sketches for such magazines as Harper's Weekly (1871–1874) and Scribner's Magazine. His illustrations began appearing in Harper's Weekly at an early age: before Abbey was twenty years old. He moved to New York City in 1871. His illustrations were strongly influenced by French and German black and white art.

He also illustrated several best-selling books, including Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens (1875), Selections from the Poetry of Robert Herrick (1882), and She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith (1887). Abbey also illustrated a four-volume set of The Comedies of Shakespeare for Harper & Brothers in 1896.

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Who Is Sylvia? What Is She That All the Swains Commend Her?

Who Is Sylvia? What Is She That All the Swains Commend Her? (1896-1899)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Figure study for ‘Measure for Measure’ III

Figure study for ‘Measure for Measure’ III

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sketch of a foot II

Sketch of a foot II (1983)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sketch of one hand grasping a pole

Sketch of one hand grasping a pole

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sketch of a woman – costume study for a play

Sketch of a woman – costume study for a play

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for figure of miner in ‘Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for figure of miner in ‘Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1994)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Three Sketches of a Man with a Gun

Three Sketches of a Man with a Gun

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Portrait of an older woman

Portrait of an older woman

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sketch of a woman in pink – costume study for a play

Sketch of a woman in pink – costume study for a play

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for The Scarlet Letter (oil painting)

Study for The Scarlet Letter (oil painting)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
‘The jovial monarch caught Mrs. Russell’s hand in his, and proceeded to dance’

‘The jovial monarch caught Mrs. Russell’s hand in his, and proceeded to dance’ (1880–83)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Joseph of Arimathea, Figure study for [The Arthurian Round Table’

Joseph of Arimathea, Figure study for [The Arthurian Round Table’

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sketch of two hands

Sketch of two hands (1984)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Bolingbroke, costume sketch for King Richard II

Bolingbroke, costume sketch for King Richard II

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study, Woman in yellow dress with brown veil over face

Study, Woman in yellow dress with brown veil over face

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
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