Edwin Austin Abbey
Edwin Austin Abbey | |
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Abbey, c. 1900 | |
| Born | April 1, 1852 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1911 (aged 59) London, England |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
| Spouse | Gertrude Mead |
Edwin Austin Abbey RA (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 Public Library.