Here's the video for you to enjoy, full of stunning Covarrubias images. ↙
Back in April of '07 I'd mentioned the artist in the first of my weekly 'Reasons To Be Cheerful' entries...
"I found a copy of the art book, 'Miguel Covarrubias: Four Visions', and so far it's exceeded my already high expectations. "As a kid, there was a big print of his 'Flora and Fauna of the Pacific' mural hanging in the bathroom. I knew of Covarrubias' art of the Pacific - - some of the Bali stuff, the Mexican culture stuff, but was completely unaware of the breadth of his styles, his drawings, and his commercial work. "This book does a good job of roping it all together. SO cool. Hey, maybe you should check out a little of his artwork - - ?"
Below are a few links to whet your appetite for more...
A brief mention of Mexican painter and caricaturist Miguel Covarrubias in a recent posting here prompted a comment from a blog visitor. 
Back in April of '07 I'd mentioned the artist in the first of my weekly 'Reasons To Be Cheerful' entries...
