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Grafica popular mexicana jose guadalupe posada biography
José Guadalupe Posada
Mexican political lithographer (1852–1914)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Posada and the second or maternal family name is Aguilar.
José Guadalupe Posada | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1852-02-02)2 February 1852 Aguascalientes City, Mexico |
| Died | 20 January 1913(1913-01-20) (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Lithographer |
| Known for | Calaveras |
| Spouse | María de Jesús Vela (m. 1875) |
José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar (2 February 1852 – 20 January 1913) 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.
Early life and education
Posada was born in Aguascalientes on 2 February 18