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Edwin Austin Abbey

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Also known as E. A. Abbey, Edwin Abbey, Edwin A. Abbey

American illustrator and painter (1852-1911)

Person · Open Library

Works
5

Top works

  • Roi Lear (illustré)
  • An American soldier
  • Tragedy of King Lear
  • Tragedy of King Lear (illustrated)
  • König Lear (illustriert)

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1930-08-06
Active to
2010-08-14
jazzvocal jazz

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Key facts

Born
( 1852-04-01 ) April 1, 1852, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
August 1, 1911 (1911-08-01) (aged 59), London , England
Education
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Known for
Painting
Spouse
Gertrude Mead

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Works in European collections

1 object attributed to Edwin Austin Abbey, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Edwin Austin Abbey (April 1, 1852 – August 1, 1911) 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 Central Library.

Early life and education

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Edwin Austin Abbey” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.