Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator of magazines, as well as portraits and Western scenes.

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

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

Canadian illustrator known for her metaphorical political artwork.

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

A political cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.

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