This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Charles Alston
A noted painter, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, and muralist whose work covered subjects of race, religion, civil rights, and everyday life in the south.
Romare Bearden
One of America’s foremost artists who created visual narratives inspired by African American history.
George Booth
Cartoonist for "The New Yorker" whose work has also appeared in numerous books and magazines.
George Cruikshank
Political cartoonist and caricaturist, best known for his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens.
Louis Dalrymple
American cartoonist most known for his caricatures in publications such as "Puck" and "Judge."
Edmund Dulac
Prominent French-British artist who worked during the last years of the Golden Age of Illustration.
Victor Juhasz
Prolific illustrator and visual reporter primarily known for his humorous caricatures in major magazines.
Akinsanya Kambon
Former Marine and illustrator for "The Black Panther" newspaper who later became a sculptor and gallery owner.
Dong Kingman
A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Joan Tarika Lewis
Lewis is an American visual artist, social justice pioneer, and the first woman to join the Black Panther Party.
Jacqui Morgan
An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.