Elenore Abbott
Elenore Plaisted Abbott (1875–1935) was an American book illustrator, scenic designer, and painter. She illustrated early 20th-century editions of Grimm's Fairy Tales, Robinson Crusoe, and Kidnapped. Several books were published as illustrated by Elenore Plaisted Abbott and Helen Alden Knipe (later Carpenter).
Elenore Abbott | |
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Born | Elenore Plaisted 1875 |
Died | 1935 (aged 59–60) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Philadelphia School of Design for Women Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Drexel Institute Académie des Beaux-Arts |
Known for | Illustration, scenic design, painting |
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Abbott was educated at three art schools in Philadelphia and Paris and influenced by Howard Pyle. She was among a group of New Women who sought educational and professional opportunities for women, including creating professional art associations like The Plastic Club to promote their work. She was married to fellow artist and lawyer C. Yarnall Abbott.
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