More about historical illustration
From poets and scientists to generals and the great kings, queens and politicians of the past, since the dawn of publishing, illustrators have been called upon to depict historical figures. In books, magazines, newspapers and advertising, we can step into visions of the past thanks to talented illustrators able to re-imagine age-old cities and castles, ancient sailing ships or journeys into the heart of the pyramids.
To complement the subject matter and set the right tone, historical illustrators often work in traditional styles, using or replicating natural media – oils and watercolours, etchings and wood cuts, illuminations and calligraphy, and more.
