José Guadalupe Posada

Mexican lithographer (1852–1913)

  • Fame50.7
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia4.6K
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Lived 1852–1913, aged 61Mexico
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    1852–1913
    Aged 61
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Updated 2026-06-25

José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar was a Mexican political printmaker 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 show political and cultural critiques. Among his most enduring works is La Calavera Catrina.

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