Gran Alarma Escandalosa
1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern sheet music
1904
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a screaming skeleton in a hat, holding a sign that reads “Gran Alarma Escandalosa.” The artist used sharp black lines on pink paper to make the figure pop. Posada made this in 1904, decades before Halloween turned skeletons into cute icons. The bold style and bold message still feel fresh today. Look up Posada, José Guadalupe to see more of his lively prints.
