Famous Illustrators

Illustration has shaped the world of art for centuries, blending storytelling, design, and fine art into a powerful visual language. From editorial cartoons to graphic novels, fashion sketches, and fine art drawings, famous illustrators have left an undeniable mark on history. Their works have influenced pop culture, political discourse, and commercial design, making illustration one of the most versatile artistic mediums.

Legendary illustrators like Norman Rockwell, Keith Haring, Albert Uderzo, and Kim Jung Gi have transformed the industry with their unique styles. Georges Remi (Hergé), the creator of Tintin, revolutionized comic art with his clean-line technique, while David Shrigley and Milo Manara brought satire and sensuality into contemporary illustration. From Caspar David Friedrich's romantic landscapes to José Cabrero Arnal's political cartoons, illustration has continuously evolved across time and artistic movements.

Illustration spans multiple disciplines, from advertising and editorial art to book illustrations and digital design. Renowned illustrators like Elzie Crisler Segar, creator of Popeye, and Yoshitomo Nara, known for his subversive childlike figures, have shaped modern visual culture. Publications such as Charlie Hebdo, Hara-Kiri, and Paris Match have used illustrations to challenge political and social norms, proving that art can be both visually striking and intellectually provocative.

Illustrators employ a variety of techniques, from pencil sketches and ink drawings to digital painting and mixed media. Fluide Glacial and Écho des Savanes have fostered some of the most innovative illustrators, merging humor, surrealism, and social critique. Whether exploring the hyper-realistic works of Norman Rockwell or the bold, street art inspired visuals of Keith Haring, the world of illustration remains dynamic and ever-evolving.

From classic black-and-white illustrations to vibrant digital art, Artsper's collection highlights the best illustrators across generations. Discover the power of drawing, graphic storytelling, and artistic satire, and explore the influence of famous illustrators who continue to shape the art world today.

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Print, G LE BG, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 55 x 50 cm Print - 21.7 x 19.7 inch

$4,556

Painting, L'an 2000, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 65 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 25.6 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

$59,946

Painting, Carmen, Yves Brayer

Yves Brayer

Painting - 53.5 x 37 cm Painting - 21.1 x 14.6 inch

$1,678

Print, Pour Jorn, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Print - 75 x 54 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.3 inch

$1,079

Painting, Crossword, Guy Denning

Guy Denning

Painting - 20 x 20 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 inch

$468

Print, Apocalypse 5, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print - 96.5 x 96.5 x 2 cm Print - 38 x 38 x 0.8 inch

$28,000

Print, Apocalypse II, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print - 96.52 x 96.52 x 1.27 cm Print - 38 x 38 x 0.5 inch

$28,000

Painting, Blue Chair !, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 49 x 32 x 2 cm Painting - 19.3 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

$41,962

Print, Despertar, Antonio Segui

Antonio Segui

Print - 75 x 105 x 0.2 cm Print - 29.5 x 41.3 x 0.1 inch

$1,798

Painting, Head, André Derain

André Derain

Painting - 10 x 10 x 0.05 cm Painting - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0 inch

$2,338

Painting, Vogue #4, Manuel Santelices

Manuel Santelices

Painting - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch

$500

Painting, Human, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$14,267

Painting, Icare bleu, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$14,267

Print, Nostalgia, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print - 91 x 63 x 0.05 cm Print - 35.8 x 24.8 x 0 inch

$1,259

Fine Art Drawings, Richard Wagner, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.6 inch

$2,997

Print, Europa, Eduardo Arroyo

Eduardo Arroyo

Print - 76 x 56 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 inch

$1,786

Painting, Human, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 200 x 200 x 4 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 1.6 inch

$53,951

Painting, Le mec, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 35 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch

$26,976

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 21.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6.7 x 8.6 x 0.1 inch

$38,365

Print, Inuit, Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

Print - 27 x 34.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.6 x 13.6 x 0 inch

$300

Print, Sans titre, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print - 48 x 65.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.9 x 25.8 x 0.1 inch

$420 $378

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$1,439

Painting, Icare, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 116 x 81 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 31.9 x 1.2 inch

$23,379

Print, Lucha, Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

Print - 58 x 41 cm Print - 22.8 x 16.1 inch

$300

Print, Maï Aqui ?, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 75 x 106 x 1 cm Print - 29.5 x 41.7 x 0.4 inch

$11,989

Print, Sans titre, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print - 32 x 23 x 1 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.1 x 0.4 inch

$420