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Miguel CovarrubiasUntitledc. 1930
c. 1930
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- Creator:Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957, Mexican)
- Creation Year:c. 1930
- Dimensions:Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 4.875 in (12.39 cm)
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- Condition:Original Condition.
- Gallery Location:Fairlawn, OH
- Reference Number:Seller: FA12701stDibs: G130617140149
Miguel Covarrubias
Mexican born Miguel Covarrubias was known for his painted murals, caricatures, illustrations and scholarly writings. He moved to New York City in 1923 and illustrated for Vogue, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. During the 1920s, Covarrubias studied in Paris, France and later traveled to Bali with his wife Rose Rolanda. He was a good friend of Mexican painter Diego Rivera. He made a great contribution to his work to educate people about Mexican and Pacific Rim culture and art.
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