Posada, José Guadalupe
Item
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.