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.

Inspired by William Blake and John Martin, Barlowe is one of today's finest illustrators of fantasy hellscapes.

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

Illustrator whose work was willed with themes of danger, pleasure, and intrigue.

The first female artist at Charles E. Cooper Studio and a prolific illustrator of children's books.

Illustrator of iconic portraits of African American heroes, angels, and movie stars.

Disney concept artist and children's book illustrator.

Inventive illustrator of books, advertisements, and animation.

Pen-and-ink artist noted for his drawing style reminiscent of wood engravings.

Illustrator who created idyllic watercolors of woodlands and fairy tales.

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.

Illustrator whose depictions often possesses a sweet quality, with a nod to the sinister.

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

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.

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

Political cartoonist and caricaturist, best known for his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens.

Surrealist painter who created a new art form of interpretive landscapes and portraits.

One of the most popular "boy/girl" illustrators of the mid-20th century.

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