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Portrait of Abbey, Edwin Austin

Abbey, Edwin Austin

1852–1911

Nationality: United States

Born: 1852, Philadelphia

Died: 1911, London

Gender: male

Occupations

architect

illustrator

painter

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Biography

Abbey was one of the leading illustrators during the last quarter of the 19th century. He specialized in illustrating poems and historic novels, including the works of Shakespeare, Pope, and Goldsmith. American illustrator and mural painter. Comment on works: illustrations

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Artworks

20 artworks

Woman with a Harp

Woman with a Harp

19th–20th century

Seated Woman Holding a Shield

Seated Woman Holding a Shield

19th–20th century

Boy Carrying a Large Box

Boy Carrying a Large Box

1906

Man Holding a Scroll

Man Holding a Scroll

1911

Young Girl Carrying a Basket "With All Good Wishes"

Young Girl Carrying a Basket "With All Good Wishes"

1908

Old Man Walking in the Snow Carrying a Large Basket, Accompanied by a Dog

Old Man Walking in the Snow Carrying a Large Basket, Accompanied by a Dog

19th–20th century

Costumed Actor

Costumed Actor

1890

In a Tavern, Illustration for "Phillada Flouts Me"

In a Tavern, Illustration for "Phillada Flouts Me"

1886

"The Bird To Others Flew"

"The Bird To Others Flew"

1887

Haymakers Resting, Illustration for "The Leather Bottle"

Haymakers Resting, Illustration for "The Leather Bottle"

1887

In the Library

In the Library

1888

Quince, from "Quince" by Winthrop Mackworth Praed

Quince, from "Quince" by Winthrop Mackworth Praed

1888

Sally in Our Alley, from Illustration for "Sally in Our Alley" by H. Carey)

Sally in Our Alley, from Illustration for "Sally in Our Alley" by H. Carey)

ca. 1886

The Dance

The Dance

ca. 1884

Illustration to a Pastoral Poem by Herrick

Illustration to a Pastoral Poem by Herrick

1870–1911

Around the Council Fire, The Young Brave's Speech (from "Harper's Weekly")

Around the Council Fire, The Young Brave's Speech (from "Harper's Weekly")

May 10, 1873

"King Lear," Act I, Scene I

"King Lear," Act I, Scene I

1898

The Hat with the Blue Ribbons

The Hat with the Blue Ribbons

1884–86[?]

Entrance of the Serving Maid

Entrance of the Serving Maid

1884–86[?]

Dirge of the Three Queens

Dirge of the Three Queens

1895

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