Artists - Illustration History

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

A portrait painter, muralist, and an illustrator of books and magazines.

An influential artist whose bold, black and white drawings came to define the Decadent movement in Britain.

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

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

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

Maxfield Parrish illustrated poetic narratives set in other-worldly landscapes.

Prolific cover artist of pulp magazines.

An illustrator who transformed the perception of dinosaurs, and a designer of films.