Elfriede Abbe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Elfriede Abbe

American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1919

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 31-Dec-2012

Profession: engraver, sculptor, botanical illustrator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Elfriede Martha Abbe (1919–2012) was an American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator, often displaying nature and simple country living inspired by her Upstate New York home.
A self-publisher, Abbe created numerous hand-printed books, which she printed on a printing press in her studio.