Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator who revolutionized children's book design at the turn of the century.

Fashion illustrator under designer Nettie Rosenstein in the 1950s, and as a freelance artist through the 1980s.

Illustrator for a variety of America’s leading magazines, using sports themes as a common subject matter.

Illustrator, painter, and teacher.

American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.

Early 20th century illustrator who played a central role in the culture of African Americans.

Best-known for his "New Yorker" covers and animated character design.

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

Successful commercial illustrator and founder of the Famous Artists School.

Prominent French-British artist who worked during the last years of the Golden Age of Illustration.

Powerful 20th century American illustrator, painter and teacher.

Graphic artist who worked in the Black Panther Party in the 70s.

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Artist and photographer whose illustrations and photographs were published in numerous mainstream national magazines.

Known for his distinctive style, English is the most awarded artist in the history of New York City’s Society of Illustrators.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Illustrator of magazines, as well as portraits and Western scenes.

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

Possessed a superb sense for composition and detail.

Illustrator of comic strips and books; first Black artist to win the Caldecott Medal.

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