Miguel Covarrubias
Miguel Covarrubias | |
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Covarrubias photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1932 | |
| Born | José Miguel Covarrubias Duclaud 22 November 1904 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 4 February 1957 (aged 52) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Known for | Painter, caricaturist, illustrator, ethnologist, art historian |
| Spouse(s) |
Rocío Sagaón (m. circa 1952) |
Miguel Covarrubias, also known as José Miguel Covarrubias Duclaud (22 November 1904 — 4 February 1957) was a Mexican painter, caricaturist, illustrator, ethnologist and art historian. Along with his American colleague Matthew W. Stirling, he was the co-discoverer of the Olmec civilization.