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Edwin Austin Abbey - May Day Morning

May Day Morning (1890–94)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
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The Artist died in 1911 so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries where the copyright term is the Artist's life plus 70 years or fewer. It is in the public domain in the United States because it was published or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office before Jan 1, 1926
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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Study for the eagle column decoration in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for the eagle column decoration in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
In Awe

In Awe (c.1900)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for the Head of Hamlet, for The Play Scene, in Hamlet

Study for the Head of Hamlet, for The Play Scene, in Hamlet

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Fools, costume sketch for Henry Irving’s Planned Production of King Richard II

Fools, costume sketch for Henry Irving’s Planned Production of King Richard II

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Woman in the Garden

Woman in the Garden (1895)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Architectural Study – View of a walled city

Architectural Study – View of a walled city

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for figure of 4 pm in ‘The Hours’ ceiling at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for figure of 4 pm in ‘The Hours’ ceiling at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1990)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Composition study for ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ in The Quest of the Holy Grail mural series at Boston Public Library

Composition study for ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ in The Quest of the Holy Grail mural series at Boston Public Library

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)
Sketch of a hand

Sketch of a hand

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for Blanchefleur

Study for Blanchefleur (1993)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Figure Study, for The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel, Rotunda, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg

Figure Study, for The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel, Rotunda, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg (ca. 1902–1908)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Sttudy of figure of 6 pm, for The Hours mural at the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Sttudy of figure of 6 pm, for The Hours mural at the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1992)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Portrait of Mrs. Abbey, reading

Portrait of Mrs. Abbey, reading (1998)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Early study for figure of Genius of State, in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania,’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Early study for figure of Genius of State, in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania,’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (1982)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
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