
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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Young Leo. From The art, culture & society Series series
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 38.1 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€455













Lithographie originale de Yves Brayer
Yves Brayer
Print - 54 x 57 x 0.3 cm Print - 21.3 x 22.4 x 0.1 inch
€250


Scène de corrida
Yves Brayer
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 32 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
€1,300

Jane Wrightsman
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€455

The day Dior died
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 38.1 x 27.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15 x 11 x 0.1 inch
€455


Lynn Yaegger
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€455

Alexa Chung, Portrait, Fashion
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 15.2 x 16.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6 x 6.5 x 0.1 inch
€364

John Kennedy and Caroline Bessette NY daily news cover
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€364

Patrick Proctor at Le Nid Du Duc
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€364







Le lapin, l'aigle et la lune
Valerio Adami
Print - 80 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0 inch
€480

I received a clonk to the head
David Shrigley
Print - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€460




Corrida aux Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Yves Brayer
Print - 49.5 x 64.5 cm Print - 19.5 x 25.4 inch
€300

Orange Backstage
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 15.2 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 6 x 8 x 0.1 inch
€455



Le repos des cavaliers sur la plage
Yves Brayer
Print - 49.5 x 64.5 cm Print - 19.5 x 25.4 inch
€300












Calligrammes - Rare book illustrated
Giorgio de Chirico
Print - 34 x 26 x 1 cm Print - 13.4 x 10.2 x 0.4 inch
€62,000

Untitled (Snake) (after Keith Haring)
Keith Haring
Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
€296

Carnegie Hall from the Carnegie Hall 100th Anniversary Portfolio
Larry Rivers
Print - 144.8 x 101.6 cm Print - 57 x 40 inch
€5,461











Nouvelle technologie
Roland Topor
Fine Art Drawings - 59 x 83 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.2 x 32.7 inch
€5,000

The World - Hard to Predict What it will do
David Shrigley
Print - 75 x 55 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.7 inch
€6,500


I've Got Your Lipstick (Green Bird)
David Shrigley
Print - 75 x 55 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.7 inch
€6,500



Double Cheeseburger End Of The World Giveaway
David Shrigley
Print - 75 x 55 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.7 inch
€6,500




Thank you for burning... - Fire Edition
David Shrigley
Print - 76 x 56 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 inch
€6,500

Commes des Garçon
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 12.7 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€364


Elsa Peretti goes out for a drink. From the Art, culture & society series
Manuel Santelices
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.1 inch
€455




El último viaje del buque fantasma III
Wifredo Lam
Print - 50 x 71 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 28 x 0.1 inch
€400

El último viaje del buque fantasma X
Wifredo Lam
Print - 50 x 71 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 28 x 0.1 inch
€400





Crossing TV
Pauline Di Valentin
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch
€400

The Last Civil War Veteran
Larry Rivers
Print - 94 x 72.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 37 x 28.5 x 0.1 inch
€3,186