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Edwin Austin Abbey - Study for central figure in ‘Spirit of Religious Liberty…guiding the ships’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Study for central figure in ‘Spirit of Religious Liberty…guiding the ships’ mural at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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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Figure study for ‘The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel,’ lunette in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg

Figure study for ‘The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel,’ lunette in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg (1986)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Study for Aunt Pedigree, from Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer

Study for Aunt Pedigree, from Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer

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

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

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Seated Woman Holding a Shield; A Happy New Year to you from M. G. and E. A. Abbey

Seated Woman Holding a Shield; A Happy New Year to you from M. G. and E. A. Abbey (1890–1911)

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

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

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
With Pride Upon Her Brow

With Pride Upon Her Brow (c. 1878)

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)
Richard II (in red), costume sketch for Henry Irving’s 1898 Planned Production of Richard II

Richard II (in red), costume sketch for Henry Irving’s 1898 Planned Production of Richard II

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Figures seated along an outdoor bench

Figures seated along an outdoor bench (1992)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
Man Walking in the Snow Carrying a Covered Basket, Accompanied by a Small Terrier

Man Walking in the Snow Carrying a Covered Basket, Accompanied by a Small Terrier (1890–1911)

Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852 - 1911)
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)
Study for ‘The Hours’ ceiling mural, House Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg

Study for ‘The Hours’ ceiling mural, House Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg

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

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

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)
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