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Artists in Propaganda

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

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John Atherton

John Atherton

Magic Realist illustrator known for his strong sense of design and color.

Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Maginel Wright Enright Barney

Early 20th century illustrator best known for her work in children’s book illustration.

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Joseph “Joe” Bowler

Prolific magazine illustrator and portraitist.

Howard Chandler Christy

Howard Chandler Christy

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

Stevan Dohanos

Stevan Dohanos

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

John Philip Falter

John Philip Falter

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

Anton Otto Fischer

Anton Otto Fischer

German-born American illustrator and marine painter.

James Montgomery Flagg

James Montgomery Flagg

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

J.C. Leyendecker

J.C. Leyendecker

J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.

Fred Ludekens

Fred Ludekens

Distinguished mid-20th century illustrator of books and periodicals.

Thornton Oakley

Thornton Oakley

American illustrator and writer; member of the Brandywine School.

Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell

Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

Dan Smith

Dan Smith

Golden Age artist noted for his full-page newspaper illustrations.

Jon Whitcomb

Jon Whitcomb

Known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men.

Genres
  • Advertising
    • Corporate
    • Political and Public Service
    • Product
    • Self-Promotion
  • Books
    • Children’s Books
    • Cover Art
    • Interior Illustration
  • Cartooning
    • Advertising
    • Caricature
    • Political and Editorial
    • Sports
    • Spot
  • Comics
    • Comic Books
    • Comic Strips
  • Decorative & Applied Illustration
    • Antiquities
    • Ceramics, Pottery, and Sculpture
    • Info Graphics
    • Maps
    • Murals
    • Portraiture
    • Stained Glass and Mosaics
    • Tapestries
    • Tattoos
    • Wallpaper
  • Fantasy
    • Adventure
    • Fairy Tales and Fables
    • Mythology
    • Role-Playing Games
  • Fashion
    • Advertising
    • Design
  • Graphic Novels
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Visual Memoir and Autobiography
  • Internet Illustration
    • Memes
    • Web Comics
    • Website Illustration
  • Magazine
    • Cover Art
    • Story Illustration
  • Moving Image
    • Animation
    • Concept Art
    • Storyboard
    • Video Game Design
  • Newspaper
  • Non-Commissioned Work
  • Photography
  • Poster
    • Event (Promotional)
    • Film
    • Political
    • Propaganda
    • Travel
  • Product Illustration
    • Album/CD
    • Calendars
    • DVD/VHS/Videogame
    • Greeting Cards
    • Packaging
    • Paper Dolls
    • Postage Stamps
  • Pulp Illustration
    • Pinup Art
    • Pulp Magazines
  • Science Fiction
    • Creatures
    • Outer Space
    • Paranormal
    • Technology
  • Technical
    • Anatomy
    • Archaeological
    • Architecture
    • Courtroom Drawings
    • Horticulture
    • Mechanical
    • Natural History
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  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Australia

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