Rumba

1945

Miguel Covarrubias

Associated Names
Miguel Covarrubias

Artist, Mexican, 1904 - 1957

George C. Miller

Printer, American, 1894 - 1966

This is an image of a dance performance by the waterfront at night. A moon is shining in the sky reflecting on the water. In the foreground, two figures are dancing energetically. One figure is striking a pose with ruffled attire, while the other is shown engaging with the dancer. Musicians are also present on the left with their instruments. The scene conveys a sense of festivity and cultural celebration, emphasizing rhythm, movement, and joy through detailed pencil strokes that highlight texture and contrast in the composition.
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Bibliography

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 77, no. 661.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: COVARRUBIAS

Wikidata ID

Q76550353

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