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, Human blue, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Print - 62 x 51 x 2 cm Print - 24.4 x 20.1 x 0.8 inch

$2,208

Painting, The Kiss, Manuel Santelices

Manuel Santelices

Painting - 20.3 x 20.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 8 x 8 x 1 inch

$1,100

Print, Für Karl, Yoshitomo Nara

Yoshitomo Nara

Print - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Print - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,195

Fine Art Drawings, Pour Baptiste, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,582

Fine Art Drawings, Fall Night, Pauline Di Valentin

Pauline Di Valentin

Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$1,840

Fine Art Drawings, La Masque, Yves Brayer

Yves Brayer

Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 18.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 7.3 x 0.1 inch

$1,055

Painting, Le fil d'Ariane, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

$14,596

Fine Art Drawings, Le fil d'Ariane, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$4,477

Print, Untitled, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Print - 44 x 34 cm Print - 17.3 x 13.4 inch

$429

Fine Art Drawings, Lock, Shock & Barrel, Tim Burton

Tim Burton

Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 30.5 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 12 x 0 inch

$6,746

Fine Art Drawings, Coltelli, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 36 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 14.2 inch

$9,812

Fine Art Drawings, El Escultor, Antonio Segui

Antonio Segui

Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$6,071

Fine Art Drawings, Tanger, Eduardo Arroyo

Eduardo Arroyo

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 72.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 28.5 inch

$14,718

Sculpture, Stink, David Shrigley

David Shrigley

Sculpture - 16.5 x 12 x 12 cm Sculpture - 6.5 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch

$2,938

Painting, Herald, Guy Denning

Guy Denning

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

$478

Fine Art Drawings, Henriette, Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy

Fine Art Drawings - 50.5 x 46 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.9 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$3,066

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Fine Art Drawings - 21.9 x 16.9 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch

$39,249

Fine Art Drawings, Portrait, Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Fine Art Drawings - 26.67 x 19.43 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.5 x 7.6 x 0.4 inch

$8,586 $6,869

Fine Art Drawings, Sphinx, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$1,840

Sculpture, Pop Singer, Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers

Sculpture - 43.2 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 17 x 14 x 1 inch

$5,000

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers

Fine Art Drawings - 22.5 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.9 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$8,340

Sculpture, Mercedes, 2Fast

2Fast

Sculpture - 24 x 21 x 18 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 8.3 x 7.1 inch

$307

Fine Art Drawings, Landscape, Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico

Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 19 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.1 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch

$12,879

Design, Splash It Pepsi, 2Fast

2Fast

Design - 40 x 30 x 30 cm Design - 15.7 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$307

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Fine Art Drawings - 29.6 x 20.4 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8 inch

$2,453

Painting, Les Remparts, Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy

Painting - 50 x 65 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

$43,542

Print, Die Markte, Guy Denning

Guy Denning

Print - 65 x 50 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$368

Print, Henley, Bill Butcher

Bill Butcher

Print - 110 x 94 x 2 cm Print - 43.3 x 37 x 0.8 inch

$1,968

Painting, Pandora, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Painting - 97 x 130 x 2.5 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 1 inch

$91,990

Painting, Gymnastique, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Painting - 30 x 40 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 inch

$2,453

Print, Visage, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.2 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch

$1,214

Print, Apocalypse 6, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

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

$45,000

Print, Growing III, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print - 76.2 x 101.6 x 2 cm Print - 30 x 40 x 0.8 inch

$100,000

Print, Growing II, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print - 76.2 x 101.6 x 2 cm Print - 30 x 40 x 0.8 inch

$100,000