Calavera of Francisco Madero, from Calavera Maderista
1944
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1944
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Calavera of Francisco Madero, from Calavera Maderista is a 1944 ink by José Guadalupe Posada, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a skeleton wearing a sombrero and a striped shirt, holding a bottle of "Agua de Par" in his right hand. The skeleton's left hand is resting on his hip, and he has a mustache and a goatee. The skeleton is facing to the left, and the background of the image is a light beige color. The skeleton's clothing and accessories are detailed, with visible stripes on his shirt and a label on the bottle he is holding. The overall style of the image is reminiscent of traditional Mexican art, with bold lines and simple shapes. The image is a relief etching on china paper, created by José Guadalupe Posada in 1944. To learn more about Posada's work, you can look up the artist José Guadalupe Posada.
