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Alexandre de Riquer i Ynglada,

 7th Count of Casa Dávalos (Catalan pronunciation: [ələkˈsandɾə ðə riˈke]) (Born 3 May 1856 - 13 November 1920), was a versatile artist intellectual and Catalan designer, illustrator, painter, engraver, writer and poet. He was one of the leading figures of Modernisme in Catalonia. He belonged to an aristocratic family, the Counts of Casa Dávalos. His father, Martí de Riquer, Marquis of Benavent, was a senior leader of the Carlist of Catalonia, while his mother, Elisea Ynglada, belonged to a family of intellectuals and artists (including writers such as Joseph and Wifred Coroleu and painter Ricard Modest Urgell). He entered the world of publishing through the guidance of his friend, writer and illustrator Apel-les Mestres. "In 1876, Riquer took over some of his work on ornamental lettering and cover illustration," which led to a collaborative publishing work which brought great impact on Riquer's creative activity. [3]  By 1879, he is becoming known in the art world. The d...

John Held Jr. (January 10, 1889 – March 2, 1958) was an American cartoonist, printmaker, illustrator, sculptor, and author.

  One of the best-known  magazine  illustrators of the 1920s, his most popular works were his uniquely styled cartoons which depicted people dancing, driving, playing sports, and engaging in other popular activities of the era.

José Carlos de Brito e Cunha, known as J. Carlos, (July 18, 1884 — October 2, 1950)

José Carlos de Brito e Cunha , known as  J. Carlos , (July 18, 1884 — October 2, 1950) was a Brazilian  cartoonist ,  illustrator  and  graphic designer . J. Carlos also did sculpture, wrote  vaudeville  plays, wrote lyrics for  samba  and was a major talent in Brazilian  Art Deco  graphic design. [1]

Einar Nerman (6 October 1888 in Norrköping – 30 March 1983 Lidingö)

Einar Nerman  (6 October 1888 in  Norrköping  – 30 March 1983  Lidingö ) was a  Swedish  artist. He was born and grew up in middle-class family in the working-class city of  Norrköping  and was the younger brother of the Swedish  Communist  leader  Ture Nerman . Einar Nerman also had a twin brother,  Birger Nerman , who was an  archeologist .