Artists - Illustration History

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

Illustrator best known for his work with MAD magazine and his series "The Lighter Side."

American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Writer and artist best known for his MAD magazine fold-ins.

Editor and cartoonist best known for his creation and collaboration on the humor magazine MAD.

Author, illustrator, and teacher known for her work with children's books.

American illustrator and author of award-winning books for children.

American illustrator and cartoonist whose work has been featured in various publications, and who is most notable for his work for MAD magazine.

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

The Australian-born American cartoonist has been labeled “the most influential editorial cartoonist” of his time.