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.

Artist known for her stained glass designs and children’s book illustrations.

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

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

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

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

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.

Lynn Pauley is a visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting for publication.

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

Illustrator of children’s books focusing on African American figures in history, politics, sports, and the arts.

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

Fifteenth century German painter and engraver whose printmaking influenced numerous old masters.

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

An illustrator who transformed the perception of dinosaurs, and a designer of films.

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

Ward's adept, stirring narrative illustrations were showcased in numerous periodicals.