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Abbett (b. 1926, Hammond, Indiana) is an American artist and
illustrator. During the late-1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Robert Abbett, also
credited as Bob Abbett, illustrated book covers for war novels,
detective novels, thrillers, historical fiction and science fiction.
Today, Abbett is best known for his paintings of wildlife (in
particular, dogs), wilderness, sporting, and fishing. His illustrations
have been featured in a large number of books, magazines, and
advertising. He has also authored or been featured in several
art-related books, including A Season for Painting: The Outdoor
Paintings of Robert K. Abbett and Wings from Cover: The Upland Images of
Robert Abbett and Ed Gray. Abbett is a graduate of both the University
of Missouri and Purdue University. In 1953, Abbett moved to rural
Connecticut where he built a house on an old farm (namely, Oakdale
Farm). There, Abbett was inspired by the untouched wilderness and
forests, and began painting what he has become famous for today: animals
and countrylife.
