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.

Possessed a superb sense for composition and detail.

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

German-born American illustrator and marine painter.

Illustrator of American women wearing high fashion.

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

Illustrator who pioneered an individual style despite working in a male-dominated field.

Creator of the first political cartoon published in an American newspaper.

Illustrator of 20th century rural America.