Eugen Taru (1913 – 1991) was a Romanian graphic artist, best known for his work in the political cartoon, caricature, comic strip and book illustration genres. Taru primarily associated with satirical magazines such as Urzica.
Recognized early on for his controversial involvement with the communist propaganda apparatus, he later focused on his work for children, and became an important visual artists employed by Ion Creangă publishing house.
Eugen Taru, alongside Livia Rusz, Iacob Desideriu, Vasile Olac, Done Stan and Val Munteanu, is one of the most memorable Romanian children illustrators.
