Ingri d'Aulaire (1904-1980) was a distinguished American children's artist and illustrator, renowned for her collaboration with her husband, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Born Ingri Mortenson in Kongsberg, Norway, she honed her artistic skills in Norway, Germany, and France. Her path crossed with Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, also a budding artist, while she was a student in Munich. Their partnership, both personal and professional, began with their marriage in 1925.

Seeking new opportunities, the couple immigrated to the United States, initially settling in Brooklyn in 1929. Though they began their careers in the U.S. working separately, they soon found their true calling in collaborating on children's books. Their first joint project, The Magic Rug, was published in 1931. This marked the beginning of a prolific career that would help define the Golden Age of picture books in mid-twentieth-century America.

Ingri and Edgar d'Aulaire became key figures among a group of immigrant artists, including Feodor Rojankovsky, Roger Duvoisin, Ludwig Bemelmans, Miska Petersham, and Tibor Gergely, who significantly influenced this vibrant era. Among their numerous accolades, they were awarded the 1940 Caldecott Medal for their work on Abraham Lincoln, a testament to their impact on children's literature.

The couple made their home in Wilton, Connecticut in 1941, where they continued to create until their deaths in the 1980s. Their legacy, a testament to their innovative and enduring work, continues to inspire generations of readers and illustrators alike.