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La Mujer de Cien Maridos - Como Alfileres Prendidos, by José Guadalupe Posada, 1901

La Mujer de Cien Maridos - Como Alfileres Prendidos

José Guadalupe Posada

1901

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

La Mujer de Cien Maridos - Como Alfileres Prendidos is a 1901 by José Guadalupe Posada, depicting Sheet Music, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
José Guadalupe Posada
When & what style?
1901
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman with many husbands, like pins stuck together. It's a busy scene with lots of people. The details are interesting, like the woman's expression. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create the image. The woman is the main focus, surrounded by her many husbands. This makes the scene feel crowded and chaotic. To learn more about this style of art, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.

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