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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.jpg "Men at an Anvil, Study for The Spirit of Vulcan by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Sketch_of_seated_fi_-_(MeisterDrucke-1347857).jpg "Petruchio Pulling Katharina, from Taming of the Shrew (recto); Sketch of Seated Figure (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch for Ex Libris: M.G. & E.A. Abbey by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Coronation of Edward VII Portrait: Henry Fitzalan Howard, Duke by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Brighton in the Time of Our Grandfathers, the Pavilion, Steyne, and Promenade by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "The Letter. Unpublished Pen Drawing, 1890, 1923 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Possible study for one of the captive virtues, figure study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1347668).jpg "Trees on Bank of River by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study of Ophelia, for The Play Scene, Hamlet, Act III, Scene II by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Landscape with Figure Walking Along a Path, Water in Distance by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Nude Male Figure Study, Life Class by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for Central Figure by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study for Sir Lancelot and Sir Bors Outfit Galahad with His Spurs, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (second of a series of fifteen paintings for the Boston Public Library, completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "The Vale of Ambleside, Wansfell by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Proteus and the Duke, from Act III, Scene I, Two Gentlemen of Verona by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Dancers, Costume Sketch for Henry Irving by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Head of Woman, Black Hair, for Coronation of Edward VII by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Titania, illustration for Act II, Scene ii, A Midsummer Night by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Portrait_of_a_young_woman_-_(MeisterDrucke-1348196).jpg "Study for Portrait of a Young Woman by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of man in XV century costume, possibly a caricature of the period by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Bishop of Carlisle, costume sketch for Henry Irving by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study of Ophelia, for The Play Scene in Hamlet, Act III, Scene II 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 "The Death of Mercutio - Act III, Scene I, Romeo and Juliet 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 "Coronation of Edward VII Portrait: William Dalrymple Maclagan, Archbishop by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of Four Men in Medieval Dress at a Table - Unidentified Illustration by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_from_The_Quest_of_the_Holy_Grail_(first_o_-_(MeisterDrucke-1338956).jpg "Figure study for the Infant Galahad, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (first of a series of fifteen murals for the Boston Public Library, completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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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 "Figure in a Toga, Sketch for an Unidentified Shakespeare Play by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for Figure of 9 AM by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Polixenes and Perdita - Act IV, Scene III, The Winter")
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.jpg "Miscellaneous Study, Costume Sketch for Henry Irving 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 "Study for the Leg of Vulcan, in The Spirit of Vulcan, Genius of the Workers in Iron and Steel, Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Illustration for The Tile Club Newspaper by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Hermione - Act V, Scene III, The Winter by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of a Woman by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of an Exterior: Buildings and Tree by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_Act_III_Scene_II_King_Henry_VI_(Part_I)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1358727).jpg "The Maid (study for .1181) - Act III, Scene II, King Henry VI (Part I) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Two Figures: Early Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study for the Infant Galahad, from The Quest of the Holy Grail by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Cafe Scene by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1338878).jpg "Study of an Angel by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Bushy, Costume Sketch for King Richard II by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Pile of men: caricature by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Parolles by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study, Man in Medieval Costume by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Galahad and the Captive Virtues, 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 "Figure Study for Sir Lancelot and Sir Bors Outfit Galahad with His Spurs, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (second of a series of fifteen paintings for the Boston Public Library, completed in 1901) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Glaiveman, costume sketch for Henry Irving by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of an Exterior: Garden, Wall and Large Victorian House by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Gloster by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1339716).jpg "Study of Female Figure (verso: Male Figure) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study 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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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1334130).jpg "Study for Crusaders Sighting Jerusalem by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Kneeling Female Figure in Pink Dress for Galahad the Deliverer, One of the Holy Grail Murals at the Boston Public Library by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of a Robed Figure, Praying, for The Quest of the Holy Grail Mural Series at Boston Public Library by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "King Lear, Act I, Scene I, Cordelia")
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_of_two_ladies_on_a_wooden_footbridge_-_ill_-_(MeisterDrucke-1331472).jpg "Untitled Wood Engraving by E.A. Abbey (?) of Two Ladies on a Wooden Footbridge - Illustration for William Black by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Ventidius Enters in Triumph, the Dead Body of Pacorus Borne Before Him, Act III, Scene I, Antony and Cleopatra by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Head of Man, Coronation 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 "Study for a figure by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for the Queen, from The Play Scene, Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 2 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of Back of a Seated Man in XV Century Costume, for a Shakespearean Scene by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_Figure_Studies_and_Portrait_of_A_S_Wi_-_(MeisterDrucke-1347598).jpg "Three Sketches of a Man with a Gun (recto); Figure Studies and Portrait of A. S. Wina (?) (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Percy, Costume Sketch for Henry Irving by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study, Possibly for Prospero by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Two Figures Praying: Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure study for King Arthur 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 "Sheet of Sketches for The Quest of the Holy Grail Mural Series at Boston Public Library (recto); Unidentified Sketch (verso) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Coronation of Edward VII Portrait: Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study for figure of 6 am 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 "Head of Woman, Coronation of Edward VII by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Clown by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Olivier and Amiens, costume sketch for Henry Irving by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Early Study for King - Act II, Scene III, All by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Sketch of a Cloaked Female Figure in Prayer for Three Marys at the Cross by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Left profile head of man, for Coronation of Edward VII 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 "Who Is Sylvia? What Is She, That All the Swains Commend Her?, c.1896-99 by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Galahad at the Castle (study) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Figure Study for Sir Lancelot and Sir Bors Outfit Galahad with His Spurs (from The Quest of the Holy Grail) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Religious Scene by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of Benjamin Franklin for the murals at the State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1902-1911 (completed by John Singer Sargent) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of the head of an old bearded man, for King Arthur by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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.jpg "Study of Three Heads of a Woman by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1331009).jpg "King Louis XI - Act III, Scene III, King Henry VI (Part III) by Edwin Austin Abbey")
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