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Edwin Austin Abbey - Portrait of an old bearded man, in profile

Portrait of an old bearded man, in profile

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 figure of 7 am in ‘The Hours’ ceiling at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for figure of 7 am in ‘The Hours’ ceiling at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Water scene with landscape

Water scene with landscape

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for figure of Dr. Benjamin Rush, in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for figure of Dr. Benjamin Rush, in ‘Apotheosis of Pennsylvania’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Figure Study, possibly for Margaret and Faust

Figure Study, possibly for Margaret and Faust (ca. 1892)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Possible study for ‘The Spirit of Religious Liberty’

Possible study for ‘The Spirit of Religious Liberty’ (1983)

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)
Study of a tree and field

Study of a tree and field

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

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

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Figures under an arbor

Figures under an arbor

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)
Figure study for ‘The Spirit of Light’ mural

Figure study for ‘The Spirit of Light’ mural (2001)

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)
Figure study for ‘The Hours’ II

Figure study for ‘The Hours’ II (1985)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for ‘Wandering Minstrel’ (oil painting)

Study for ‘Wandering Minstrel’ (oil painting) (1986)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
A figure in classical dress

A figure in classical dress (1984)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
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