Untitled
1888
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1888
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1888 ink by José Guadalupe Posada, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a skeletal figure in a fancy suit, grinning while it plays a guitar. The skeleton looks almost cheerful, which feels weird. It holds a scroll that says “The End of the World.” Posada made these images for cheap news sheets called corridos. People pasted them in windows or handed them out like flyers. The bold lines and dark shadows make the skeleton pop against the page. The look reminds me of cartoon tattoos you see today. If you like this style, check out José Guadalupe Posada.
José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913) was a Mexican artist.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
