Artists - Illustration History

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

Artist who helped expand the practice and growth of illustration in the United States.

Darrow was an American cartoonist and author, best known for his fifty-year career at "The New Yorker."

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

A master lithographer and noted painter of landscapes in watercolor and oil.

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

One of the premier fantasy artists of his generation, he co-created "The Spiderwick Chronicles."

Illustrator most famous for his work addressing social issues around race by utilizing African-centric imagery.

Illustrator and "Punch" cartoonist famous for his fairy books.

Prominent French-British artist who worked during the last years of the Golden Age of Illustration.

Painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and author who is considered to be the greatest artist of the German Renaissance.

One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Iranian illustrator of children's picture books, commercial products, and apparel.

Contemporary illustrator best known for painting detailed covers for mystery novels.

Possessed a superb sense for composition and detail.

Illustrator of comic strips and books; first Black artist to win the Caldecott Medal.

Illustrator and fine artist most famous for his realist paintings and etchings.

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

German-born American illustrator and marine painter.

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

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