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Abbey, Edwin Austin
Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852–1911). American painter, etcher, and illustrator, active and highly successful in England (where he settled in 1878) as well as in his native country. He specialized in historical scenes and had several large and prestigious commissions, most notably a set of murals representing The Quest of the Holy Grail (completed 1902) in Boston Public Library (his friend Sargent also painted murals there) and the official painting commemorating Edward VII's coronation in 1902 (Buckingham Palace, London). Such works now seem rather overblown and ponderous, and his reputation rests mainly on his lively book and magazine illustrations. He was particularly prolific for the American political and literary journal Harper's Weekly, his association with it lasting from 1870 until his death. Although he always remained an American citizen, Abbey was devoted to cricket and had a private ground at his house at Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O5-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art. 1999. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O5-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html |
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Abbey, Edwin Austin
Abbey, Edwin Austin (b Philadelphia, 1 Apr. 1852; d London, 1 Aug. 1911). American painter, etcher, and book illustrator, highly successful in England (where he settled in 1878) as well as in his native country. He specialized in historical scenes and had several large and prestigious commissions, most notably a set of murals (completed 1902) in Boston Public Library representing the quest for the Holy Grail (his friend Sargent also painted murals in the library) and the official painting commemorating Edward VII's coronation in 1902 (Buckingham Palace, London). Such paintings now seem rather overblown and ponderous, and his reputation rests mainly on his lively book illustrations. He was particularly prolific for Harper's Weekly, his association with the magazine lasting from 1870 until his death. Although he always remained an American citizen, Abbey was devoted to cricket and had a private ground at his house at Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html |
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Abbey, Edwin Austin
Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852–1911). American painter, etcher, and book illustrator, highly successful in England (where he settled in 1878) as well as in his native country. He specialized in historical scenes and had several large and prestigious commissions, most notably a set of murals representing the quest for the Holy Grail (completed 1902) in Boston Public Library (his friend Sargent also painted murals there) and the official painting commemorating Edward VII's coronation in 1902 (Buckingham Palace, London). Such paintings now seem rather overblown and ponderous, and his reputation rests mainly on his lively book illustrations. He was particularly prolific for Harper's Weekly, his association with the magazine lasting from 1870 until his death. Although he always remained an American citizen, Abbey was devoted to cricket and had a private ground at his house at Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html IAN CHILVERS. "Abbey, Edwin Austin." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-AbbeyEdwinAustin.html |
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Edwin Austin Abbey
Edwin Austin Abbey 1852-1911, American illustrator and painter, b. Philadelphia, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Employed by Harper & Brothers, he was sent to England, where he gathered materials for his illustration of Herrick's poems and other works. His illustration of Shakespeare is usually considered his best work. The Quest of the Holy Grail (a series of wall panels in the Boston Public Library) is perhaps his most famous painting. He was official painter of the coronation of Edward VII. |
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"Edwin Austin Abbey." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Edwin Austin Abbey." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Abbey-Ed.html "Edwin Austin Abbey." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Abbey-Ed.html |
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