Artists - Illustration History

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

Hungarian-born children's book illustrator, commercial illustrator, and animator.

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

One of the most popular "boy/girl" illustrators of the mid-20th century.

With her husband, Leo Dillon, illustrated children’s books, paperback books, and magazine covers.

Successful commercial illustrator and founder of the Famous Artists School.

Commercial illustrator turned landscape painter best known for transforming light into an emotional subject.

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Using eye-popping imagery, Gogos painted more than fifty covers of "Famous Monsters of Filmland."

Artist and teacher whose focus is uplifting the viewer through abstract and emotional pieces.

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Known for detailed renderings of automobiles and trains.

Best-known for his series of portraits of Tuskegee Airmen from World War II.

Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.

His long career encompasses story illustrations for pulp magazines, advertising, and historical depiction.

Twentieth century American illustrator best known for his cover work for crime noir novels.

Prolific oil painter who has illustrated books, magazines, postage stamps, and his own fantasy novel.

Prolific painter of pulp covers and film posters.

Highly influential comic book artist known for his intense, noir aesthetic.

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

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

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