Artists - Illustration History

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

Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

Illustrator who revolutionized children's book design at the turn of the century.

Powerful 20th century American illustrator, painter and teacher.

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

Flagg created the iconic World War I poster, "I Want YOU for the U.S. Army."

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Jetter uses visual memoir to tell personal stories and addresses political and social concerns.

Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.

Created many cover illustrations and pastel drawings of strong and spirited American women.

Long-time illustrator for "National Geographic Society Magazine."

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

A Caldecott Award-winning illustrator whose picture books reflect a passion for life.

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

Award-winning illustrator and Founding Director of the MFA Illustration Practice program at MICA.

Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.