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Yale University Art Gallery

681 works

Pen and ink drawing of two men at a table by a leaded window, with a decanter and tankard, by Edwin Austin Abbey.

"To Master Anthony Stafford", illustration for The Quiet Life

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1889

Charcoal and white chalk study of a woman in a flowing robe with raised arms, drawn on gray paper.

Figure study for the Castle of the Maidens(?), from The Quest of the Holy Grail (a series of 15 paintings for the Bos…

Edwin Austin Abbey

Graphite and chalk sketch of leafing tree branches in green and yellow on a gray toned sheet.

Sketch of leafing tree branches

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal and chalk study of a hooded robed figure holding a long staff, drawn on blue-gray paper.

Figure study for The Departure, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (a series of fifteen paintings for the Boston Public…

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal and chalk study of a hooded, robed man with bowed head on blue-grey paper, drawn on a squared grid.

Figure study for Sir Lancelot and Sir Bors outfit Galahad with his spurs, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (second of…

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1892

Pencil sketch of a seated woman at a piano and a standing woman in a long gown beside a curtain in an interior.

Study for The Two Sisters (watercolor)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal and white chalk figure study on blue paper showing a raised arm and hand reaching upward.

Figure study for Castle of the Grail, from The Quest of the Holy Grail (a series of 15 paintings for the Boston Publi…

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink sketch of a standing woman in a long period gown with puffed sleeves, head bowed, on cream paper.

Sketch of a woman - unidentified illustration

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen drawing of a startled man in a cap running with a wicker basket, with a small bee at right.

Cartoon of a man chasing a bee with a basket

Edwin Austin Abbey

Chalk study on blue paper of a young man's face framed by a white hood, with white highlights on the drapery.

Portrait of a hooded young man

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil sketch of a row of loosely drawn robed figures, some with draped fabric, study for a mural.

Composition study for "The Hours": sketch for mural for the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1902-…

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink sketch of a boy in a cap pulling a wheeled sign reading A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year from the Abbeys.

Sketch for a greeting card: A Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year from M.G. and E.A. Abbey. Boy with loaded wheelbarrow

Edwin Austin Abbey

Sheet of studies of cricket players

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal and white chalk drawing of a woman in a headscarf and shawl, looking intently at the viewer, on tan paper.

Study of a woman's head

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1869

Pencil sketch of an interior with a seated woman by a window, a standing figure, and a piano at right.

Study for An Old Song(?) (watercolor)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil sketch of a crested bird holding a flower above a reclining lion and scroll motifs on cream paper.

Unidentified decorative details

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil sketch of a standing woman in a headscarf before a ruled masonry wall and stepped architecture.

Sketch of a woman within castle walls(?) - (unidentified illustration to a play?)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil sketch of an outstretched hand with loose shading on tan paper.

Sketch of a hand

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil sketch of a seated child in a dress with a loosely drawn adult figure behind, on aged paper.

Portrait of an unidentified mother and child

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink drawing of a friar joining hands of a young woman in a striped gown while a cloaked young man watches.

Friar Laurence: "Till holy church incorporate two as one" - Act II, Scene VI, Romeo and Juliet

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1902

Small ink sketch of a man in a long coat and hat seen from behind, centered on a large empty cream sheet.

Study of a man's back

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal drawing of a man in Renaissance costume with a dark cloak and black cap, resting his hand on an ornate wall panel.

Man in Renaissance costume - (unidentified illustration for a Shakespeare play?)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink drawing of a standing woman in a pale gown and a kneeling man with chains beneath a stone archway.

Claudio and Isabella - Act III, Scene I, Measure for Measure

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1889

Pencil sketch of a young man seated at a window ledge, looking upward, with a dark shadow behind him and an instrument case.

Sketch of a young man at window - unidentified illustration

Edwin Austin Abbey

Portrait of Mrs. Richardson

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink drawing of a haloed bearded man extending his hand toward a kneeling, veiled figure in flowing robes.

Christ and Mary Magdalene

Edwin Austin Abbey

Charcoal study on blue-gray paper of a female nude in a dynamic pose, arms outstretched and one leg kicked back.

Study for figure of 11 am for "The Hours" ceiling at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1902

Charcoal and white chalk study of a human foot on grey paper, showing toes and ankle with modeled shading.

Sketch of a foot

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pen and ink sketch of robed figures including a priest, a tall woman in a gown, and a kneeling figure beside a column.

Study for Priest and the Great Lady (watercolor)

Edwin Austin Abbey

Pencil study on squared paper of a courtroom scene with armored guards, a seated figure, and a standing woman near a chair.

Trial of Queen Catharine, study

Edwin Austin Abbey, 1908