Jester (Edwin Austin Abbey)

1852–1911, Estados Unidos

Edwin Austin Abbey

Edwin Austin Abbey (1852–1911) - A Philadelphia Beginning and the Rise of a Golden Age Illustrator Edwin Austin Abbey, born in Philadelphia on April 1st, 1852, emerged as a pivotal figure during what is now celebrated as the “golden age” of illustration. His journey began with formal training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Christian Schussele, where he cultivated a strong technical foundation that would serve him throughout his prolific career. However, Abbey’s early ambitions weren't solely focused on traditional painting; he quickly gravitated towards the burgeoning world of magazine illustration. Before reaching twenty years of age, his work began appearing in prominent publications like *Harper’s Weekly*, immediately establishing him as a talent to watch.

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