This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Beatrice Anderson
Beatrice Anderson (1910-?) was an American illustrator and textile designer best known for her Art Deco drawings for mass-marketing magazines and work displayed in the Textiles U.S.A. exhibit at MoMA in 1956. Born in 1910 in Quincy, Massachusetts, she spen
Jean Cunningham
Fashion illustrator under designer Nettie Rosenstein in the 1950s, and as a freelance artist through the 1980s.
Maud Humphrey
American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.
Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.
J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.
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.
Neysa McMein
Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.
Evaline Ness
American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.
Barbara Nessim
Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.
Robert Peak
Illustrator best-known for his distinct style which he incorporated into film posters and advertisements.
Coles Phillips
Successful illustrator who portrayed romantic femininity using a distinctive technique called “fade-away.”
Katharine Sturges
American illustrator, author, and designer whose works have appeared in magazines, children's books, and other publications.
Andy Warhol
Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.
Katharine Wireman
Prolific artist known for her work in magazines, and a career that lasted about 50 years.