Artists - Illustration History

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

Magic Realist illustrator known for his strong sense of design and color.

Early 20th century illustrator best known for her work in children’s book illustration.

Prolific magazine illustrator and portraitist.

Turn of the century magazine illustrator and creator of the “Christy Girl.”

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

Illustrated Americans doing everyday activities.

Illustrator of magazines, as well as portraits and Western scenes.

German-born American illustrator and marine painter.

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

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

J.C. Leyendecker rose to fame as the creator of elegant artworks for mass publication.

Distinguished mid-20th century illustrator of books and periodicals.

American illustrator and writer; member of the Brandywine School.

Best-known for his iconic "Saturday Evening Post" covers, he inspired generations of Americans.

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

Known for his illustrations of beautiful women and handsome men.