The Prince of Wales and Other Famous Americans

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The collection "The Prince of Wales and Other Famous Americans" is a 1925 publication of caricatures by Mexican artist, writer, and anthropologist Miguel Covarrubias. Covarrubias, known for his incisive style, had his work featured in prominent magazines like Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. This collection specifically captured notable American figures of his time. Beyond caricatures, Covarrubias also illustrated anthropological studies and wrote extensively on cultures of Bali and North America, demonstrating a broad range of interests and talents.

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Miguel Covarrubias
A collection of his caricatures, The Prince of Wales and Other Famous Americans, was published in 1925. His illustrations showing his interest in the study of racial types also appeared in numerous magazines and books. In 1930 and 1933 he and his wife traveled in Asia, and subsequently he wrote…
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A collection of his caricatures, The Prince of Wales and Other Famous Americans, was published in 1925. His illustrations showing his interest in the study of racial types also appeared in numerous magazines and books. In 1930 and 1933 he and his wife traveled in Asia, and subsequently he wrote…
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