Artists - Illustration History

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

American illustrator most famous for his paintings of pin-up models.

Used informal poses to create reality in his work.

Fashion illustrator who worked with designer Nettie Rosenstein in the 1950s, and continued through the 1980s as a freelance illustrator.

Known for her black-and-white wash drawings used as advertisements for Lord & Taylor.

Started her art career at 78, known for her painted scenes of rural life in America.

An artist, author, and art historian, Reed made a lifelong commitment to scholarship related to the art of illustration.