Artists - Illustration History

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

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.

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

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.

Schongut has illustrated for advertising, book design, and poster art, and his own children's books.

Magazine cover illustrator who enjoyed drawing homespun, rural subjects.

Comic book artist known for his distinct style.

Pinup artist of the 1940s and 1950s who later turned to photography.

Golden Age artist noted for his full-page newspaper illustrations.

Creator of the influential graphic novel memoir, "Maus."

Concept illustrator, set designer, and puppeteer for film and stage.

Painter, art teacher, and award-winning illustrator.

Artist who created Coca-Cola's iconic Santa Claus.

Illustrator whose focus is on "the beauty and majesty of the animal world."

Warhol appropriated images of everyday objects and celebrities and turned them into works of fine art.

Known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men.

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