Antonio Ruiz 'El Corcito': A Life in Art and Design Born: Texcoco, Mexico State (1892) Died: 1964 Antonio Ruiz, affectionately known as ‘El Corcito’ (meaning 'the little corzo' – a type of bird), was a significant Mexican painter and scenic designer. Born in Texcoco in 1892, his artistic journey spanned decades, marked by diverse influences, teaching roles, and collaborations with prominent figures of the Mexican art scene. Early Life, Education, and Influences Ruiz’s upbringing was steeped in artistic appreciation; his father a physician and his mother a concert pianist, while his…