Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator most famous for his work addressing social issues around race by utilizing African-centric imagery.

Illustrator, painter, and leader of the American Modernist movement.

Illustrator and "Punch" cartoonist famous for his fairy books.

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

Powerful 20th century American illustrator, painter and teacher.

Painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and author who is considered to be the greatest artist of the German Renaissance.

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

One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.

Animator and character designer for Hanna-Barbera, MGM, Warner Bros., and Ruby-Spears.

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

One of the most famous pin-up artists of the 20th century.

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.

Iranian illustrator of children's picture books, commercial products, and apparel.

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.

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

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