This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Edward Lear
Scientific illustrator, children's book artist, and painter famous for his "Book of Nonsense."
Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Popular illustrator of commercial products, magazines, and books in the early 20th century.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
David Macaulay
Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.
Don Martin
American illustrator and cartoonist whose work has been featured in various publications, and who is most notable for his work for MAD magazine.
June Reynard McKie
American artist well-known for her fashion illustration and portraiture, and whose work has been featured both in the US and abroad.
H.R. Millar
Scottish illustrator beloved during his lifetime for children's book and fantasy illustrations.
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Norman Mingo
Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.
Jean-Baptiste Monge
Prolific fantasy illustrator who has published several books featuring fantastic creatures.
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Virgil Partch
American cartoonist and creator of the syndicated cartoons "Big George" and "The Captain's Gig."
Joseph Pennell
Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.
Beatrix Potter
Illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist, known for her stories of Peter Rabbit.
Antonio Prohías
Cuban political artist who skillfully blended satire and espionage, creating the iconic Spy vs. Spy comic series.
Arthur Rackham
Illustrator of children's books; famous for fairies, goblins, and other fantastical creatures.
Peter Rockwell
Notwithstanding his famous parentage, Peter Rockwell became an accomplished artist and author in his own right.