Historical Illustration

J.C. Leyendecker is considered one of the great artists of the Golden Age of Illustration—and this aesthetic inspired a new animated series.

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Angus Mcbride “Angus McBride was one of the world’s most respected historical illustrators, who contributed to more than 90 Osprey titles over three decades.” To look for these ti…

Elizabeth Wakou is a NY-based classically trained artist. With a style that is distinctively historical and vintage, evoking a sense of grandeur and glamour. #traditionalart #illustration #classicart #digitalart #editorialillustration #illustrationstyles #portraitillustration

Richard Hook “Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen’s Royal Regiment, he became art editor of the much-praised m…

One of the illustrations I finished for the project "Bosnian Kingdom"; it is exclusive book, luxurious edition. The book is about medieval history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I worked with my twin brother Edin as lead illustrators. Full of illustrations of battles, scenes from the medieval period, reconstructed coat of arms and beautiful maps, it was honor to participate in the realization of that project.

Willy Pogany – Art Gallery of Complete Illustrations from the First Edition of the book Parsifal Music Sheet, published in 1920.

José Daniel Cabrera Peña Ever since I saw Cabrera Pena’s work I was struck with the richness of his colors. I was determined to find more of his amazing styles to add to this collection. It…

Richard Hook “Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen’s Royal Regiment, he became art editor of the much-praised m…

Traces, the magazine of the Indiana Historical Society, has just printed an article on the life and work of Franklin Booth, perhaps the most accomplished of Indiana's illustrators and brother of Hanson Booth, subject of the previous posting. The article is called "Billowing Clouds, Towering Timbers," and it was written by Thomas E. Rugh. Rather than compete with Mr. Rugh's article, I will offer some artwork by Booth. You can read more about him in Traces for Spring 2011. Franklin Booth was…