Posada, José Guadalupe

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name

Posada, José Guadalupe

Surname

Posada

firstName

José Guadalupe

country origin

Mexico

gender

Male

Title

Posada, José Guadalupe

Description

José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar (1852–1913) was a Mexican political lithographer who used relief printing to produce popular illustrations. His work has influenced numerous Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. He used skulls, calaveras, and bones to convey political and cultural critiques. Among his most enduring works is La Calavera Catrina.

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