Covarrubias, Miguel, 1904-1957

Mexican author, artist, and anthropologist.

From the description of Miguel Covarrubias papers, 1871-1948 (bulk 1931-1948). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79728692

Mexican-born painter and caricaturist who worked in the United States.

From the description of Caricatures, 19-- (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 726930645

Biographical Note

• 1904, Nov. 22: Born, Mexico City, Mexico
• 1923: Moved to New York, N.Y.
• 1924: First caricature illustrations published in Vanity Fair magazine
• 1925: Published The Price of Wales and Other Famous Americans. New York: Alfred A. Knopf
• 1927: Published Negro Drawings. New York: Alfred A. Knopf
• 1930: Married Rosemond (Rosa) Cowan
• 1933: Conducted research in Bali
• 1936: Moved back to Mexico
• 1937: Published Island of Bali. New York: Alfred A. Knopf
• 1939: Painted a series of mural maps illustrating the cultures of the Pacific Rim for the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, Calif.
• 1940: Researched the art and culture of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico
• 1943: Invited to teach at the National School of Anthropology and History, University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
• 1946: Published Mexico South, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. New York: Alfred A. Knopf
• 1950: Directed Academy of Dance, National Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico City, Mexico
• 1954: Published The Eagle, the Jaguar, and the Serpent; Indian Art of the Americas: North America: Alaska, Canada, the United States. New York: Alfred A. Knopf
• 1957, Feb. 4: Died, Mexico City, Mexico

From the guide to the Miguel Covarrubias Papers, 1871-1948, (bulk 1931-1948), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)