Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

Art teacher, commercial illustrator, and self-titled "Big Shot West Coast Artist."

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

Author and illustrator of picture books which depict animals and folktales from many cultures.

Significant anatomist and drawing teacher of over forty years at the Art Students League in New York City.

Briggs used informal poses to create reality in his work.

Celebrated illustrator of contemporary American politics.

One of the most popular fantasy artists of his generation, Brom's work is filled with haunting themes.

Prolific children's book illustrator of the late 19th and early 20th century.

The most popular female pulp artist; known for her provocative covers for "Weird Tales" magazine.

Artist known for her stained glass designs and children’s book illustrations.

The award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books founded the Folly Cove Designers.

Beloved children's book illustrator for whom the Caldecott Medal was named.

The first African American illustrator to have his work nationally syndicated.

Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."

Since 1978, Roz Chast has worked as a regular cartoonist for "The New Yorker."

A prodigious advertising artist, Childress is best known for illustrating the "Dick and Jane" book series for children.

Turn of the century magazine illustrator and creator of the “Christy Girl.”

American pen and ink artist who illustrated for newspapers, novels, and periodicals at the turn of the 20th century.

Illustrator of women’s magazines and advertising campaigns in the 1950s.

American painter, sculptor, and teacher.

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