Edwin Austin Abbey
American illustrator and painter (1852-1911)
1852 — 1911
Quick Facts
Profession
American illustrator and painter (1852-1911)
Born
April 1, 1852
Died
1911 (age ~59)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
architect, painter, illustrator
United StatesBorn in PhiladelphiaDied in London
1852
Born in Philadelphia (1852-04-01)
1897
EducationStudied at Yale University (1897–1897)
1911
Died in London
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Edwin Austin Abbey 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 Central Library.
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Who is Edwin Austin Abbey?+
Edwin Austin Abbey 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
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Austin Abbey born?+
Edwin Austin Abbey was born on April 1, 1852.
When did Edwin Austin Abbey die?+
Edwin Austin Abbey died in 1911, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — April 1, 1852
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Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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