Artists - Illustration History

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

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

Commercial and magazine artist well-known for his depiction of MAD Magazine’s smiling mascot, Alfred E. Neuman.

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

Illustrator and designer of magazines, costumes, and stage productions.

An influential mid-20th century illustrator known for her vibrant psychedelic style art.

Contemporary illustrator and author focusing on the interconnectivity of the human experience in America.

American illustrator and author of children’s books known for her great variety of mediums and methods.

Known for drawings and watercolors during the 1960s and 1970s, she embraced digital art in the 1980s.

Teacher, author, and illustrator best known for his work in children’s picture books.

Ground-breaking illustrator most famous for her Kewpie creations.

American illustrator and writer; member of the Brandywine School.

Maxfield Parrish illustrated poetic narratives set in other-worldly landscapes.

A visual journalist, illustrator, and educator who focuses on direct, on location drawing and painting.

Illustrator best-known for his distinct style which he incorporated into film posters and advertisements.

Artist and author who spent most of his life working, and depicting European architecture and street scenes.

Successful illustrator who portrayed romantic femininity using a distinctive technique called “fade-away.”

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

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

Prolific illustrator of magazines from the 1940s through the 1960s.

German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.

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