Artists - Illustration History

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

Abbey was a portrait painter, muralist, and an illustrator of books and magazines.

Turn of the century magazine illustrator and creator of the “Christy Girl.”

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

Known for detailed renderings of automobiles and trains.

American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.

Golden Age illustrator, muralist, and stained glass artist.

Maxfield Parrish illustrated poetic narratives set in other-worldly landscapes.

Creates children's picture books using traditional and digital techniques.

A distinguished American illustrator and teacher during the late 19th century.

Best-known for his Boy Scout paintings and "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

Best known for illustrating theater scenes and images of the streets of New York City.

An illustrator, easel painter, and muralist of the American West.