Edwin Austin Abbey, born in Philadelphia on April 1, 1852, was an artist whose career unfolds before us like a colorful painting. His artistic development began with simple illustrations for magazines such as Harper's Weekly and Scribner's Magazine. His creative line was influenced by European black and white art, and his skills grew visibly as he illustrated the works of Charles Dickens, Robert Herrick, and Oliver Goldsmith. With these works, Abbey proved that he was as skilled with a pen as other artists were with a brush.
In 1878, at the request of his employers, Abbey moved to England to illustrate the poetry of Robert Herrick. His illustrations were so successful that he eventually settled in England. In 1883, he was elected to the prestigious Royal Institute of Painters in Water-Colors. It was around this time that Abbey began to become known for his paintings as well. His watercolor "The Evil Eye" and other works such as "The Rose in October," "An Old Song," "The Visitors," and "The Jongleur" have lost none of their original magic to this day. Abbey also created wonderful pastels such as "Beatrice," "Phyllis," and "Two Noble Kinsmen," which demonstrate his extraordinary ability to master the gentle tones of this technique. Abbey first showcased his skills with oils in 1890 with his painting "A May Day Morn." His participation in the Royal Academy in London marked an important milestone in his career. Equally notable was his commission of the painting for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1901, which earned him well-deserved recognition.
The 1890s took Abbey to the Boston Public Library, where he created an impressive series of murals. The series, depicting "The Quest and Attainment of the Holy Grail," was a massive undertaking that took Abbey eleven years to complete in his English studio. It was a true masterpiece that continues to impress visitors to the library today with its ingenuity and perfect craftsmanship. An art print of one of his works from this series would certainly enhance any home or office. Another project Abbey undertook was the creation of a series of murals and artwork for the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This ambitious project, begun in 1908, presented the ultimate challenge to his artistic abilities. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated at this time and he was unable to complete all of the works himself. Edwin Austin Abbey left an impressive artistic legacy. His works are exhibited in many prestigious museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Although Abbey is no longer with us, his presence remains in the masterpieces he left behind. He is proof that true art can transcend time and space, touching the hearts and souls of people long after the artist's death.
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.jpg "Who Is Sylvia What Is She, That All the Swains Commend Her by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Sketch_of_one_foot_(verso)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1340196).jpg "Sketch of Three Feet (recto); Sketch of One Foot (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1333544).jpg "Sketch of a Male Nude by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for The Hours, House of Representatives Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Lady Macbeth by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Rebecca and Rowena, illustration for Ivanhoe by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Hand by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study, for The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel, Rotunda, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Friar Laurence by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "The Death of Mercutio - Act III, Scene I, Romeo and Juliet by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Falstaff by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch for King John, from King John by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Woman with Osprey Headdress and White Fur Collar by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Hamlet by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch for Oliver Goldsmith by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for Figure of 9 am by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sheet of Sketches by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Katherine and Alice - Act III, Scene V, King Henry V by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Unidentified_illustration_of_man_in_a_forest_(ver_-_(MeisterDrucke-1334200).jpg "Civil War Battle Scene (recto); Unidentified Illustration of Man in a Forest (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of a Man in 17th Century Dutch Costume - Unidentified. Studies on Reverse by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of Figure of 6 PM, for The Hours Mural at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch for a Greeting Card: All Good Wishes for the New Year from M.G. and E.A. Abbey by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming, 1899 c1940 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "A Figure in Classical Dress by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Woman Holding a Lap Dog by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sheet of Sketches: Two Nude Females, Profile of a Man, Figure Seated in an Interior by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Seated Nude Female Figure by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Portrait of an Unidentified Woman by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for the Figure of a Laborer by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Ophelia by the Brook - Act IV, Scene VII, Hamlet by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Design for Window Decoration for State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1902-1911 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Within the Tent of Brutus: Enter the Ghost of Caesar, Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene III by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1334662).jpg "Portrait of a Young Mrs. Abbey by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Christmas in Old Virginia by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of Leafing Tree Branches by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_Act_I_Scene_II_The_Winter_-_(MeisterDrucke-1331584).jpg "Hermione Entreats Polixenes (study for .1122) - Act I, Scene II, The Winter")
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.jpg "Study for The Departure, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (a series of fifteen paintings for the Boston Public Library, completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "The Queen in")
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.jpg "Compositional Study, possibly for Galahad Departs from the Land, in The Quest and Achievement of the Holy Grail, Book Delivery Room, Boston Public Library by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "King Lear, Act I, Scene I, Cordelia")
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.jpg "Figure Study, for The Apotheosis of Pennsylvania, House of Representatives Chamber, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Two sketches of a nude model and one man by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Goneril and Regan, King Lear, Act I, Scene I by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Maria, Sir Andrew, and Toby, illustration for Act I, Scene iii, Twelfth Night by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of a Woman by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a female figure, seated by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_Enter_Theseus_from_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336814).jpg "Marriage Morning of Theseus and Hippolyta (detail) - Enter Theseus, from A Midsummer Night by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Edgar Armed - Act V, Scene III, King Lear by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Prologue by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Architectural Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Woman Seated in Chair, Sleeping by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Interior Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study for the Knighting of Sir Galahad, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (a Series of Fifteen Paintings for the Boston Public Library, Completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Five_sketches_of_heads_(verso)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1345854).jpg "Seated Women (recto); Five Sketches of Heads (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for the Head of Ophelia, in The Play Scene, in Hamlet by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Portrait of Mrs. Abbey, reading by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Stony Ground, 1884 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Foot by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Seated Young Man in Brown Cloak, Reading - Unidentified Illustration by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Composition study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Landscape with Tree, Fence and Female Figure by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of an Interior by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of Three Men, from Merchant of Venice by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "An Ale House Room by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Two Cloaked Men, Sketch for an Unidentified Shakespeare Play by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Mary, the Wife of Cleophas, Study for The Three Marys by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of Women in an Interior - Unidentified Illustration by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Early Study for Figure of Genius of State by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study for The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel, capitol rotunda, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Three_Sketches_of_Heads_and_Unident_-_(MeisterDrucke-1338796).jpg "Profile Studies of Man and Old Woman (recto); Three Sketches of Heads and Unidentified Sketch (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "The Three Marys by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for The Quest of the Holy Grail (series of fifteen paintings for the Boston Public Library, completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of two hands climbing a pole by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Falstaff by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Woman in Profile by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Petruchio, from Act I, Scene ii, Taming of the Shrew by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for figure of 3 pm by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sit Down at Our Table by Henry Wolf")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336171).jpg "Three Men, Study for Taming of the Shrew (?) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Parolles by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Miranda and Ferdinand, illustration for Act V, Scene i, The Tempest by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Dining Scene - Illustration for Austin Dobson by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Tomb Scene - Romeo Finds Juliet, from Romeo and Juliet by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Early study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Woman, Stooped and Praying by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Enter Mistress Anne Page with Wine - Act I, Scene I, Merry Wives of Windsor by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of Hand Clasping a Cane by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sheet of Studies by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_illustration_for_Act_II_Scene_ii_-_(MeisterDrucke-1337016).jpg "Caliban, Stephano and Trinculo (Ariel Invisible), illustration for Act II, Scene ii, The Tempest by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of two arms by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Woman in toga with garlands, sketch for an unidentified Shakespeare play by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Bianca and Lucentio, from Act III, Scene I, Taming of the Shrew by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for Figure of Abundance in the Mural, Science Revealing the Treasures of the Earth, at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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