This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Charlotte Harding
Despite facing obstacles as a female illustrator at the turn of the century, she gained national recognition for her work.
Walter Beach Humphrey
American illustrator for "The Saturday Evening Post," "Time," and "Liberty" magazines.
Maud Humphrey
American illustrator whose portrayals of rosy-cheeked children appeared in calendars, magazines, and children's books.
Frances Jetter
Jetter uses visual memoir to tell personal stories and addresses political and social concerns.
Dong Kingman
A pioneer of the “California Style” school of painting, Kingman was an influential teacher of illustration.
Everett Raymond Kinstler
Popular mid-century pulp and comic book artist who is now a portrait artist.
Thea Kliros
Author and illustrator whose work had appeared in numerous fashion magazines, and is primarily known for her work in children's books.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Mort Künstler
His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.
John La Gatta
Prolific 20th century illustrator known primarily for his depictions of glamorous women at leisure.
Tom La Padula
A versatile illustrator and educator who has created illustrations for children's books and other publications.
Vint Lawrence
Lawrence is best known for cartoons lampooning political figures from the 1970s through the 1990s.
J.C. Leyendecker
J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.
Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Popular illustrator of commercial products, magazines, and books in the early 20th century.
Tom Lovell
Creator of pulp and popular magazine illustrations who later painted historical events and the American West.