Personaje Excéntrico

José Guadalupe Posada

Personaje Excéntrico by José Guadalupe Posada

Floating inside a bold yellow square, this quirky profile of a man with round glasses and a sharp nose looks like a character straight out of a storybook. The Spanish text below reveals a humorous twist: a figure named Zúñiga claims he refused the presidency just to keep his reputation spotless! While José Guadalupe Posada is best known for his famous skeletal calaveras, he was a prolific illustrator who captured the eccentricities of everyday life and politics in late 19th-century Mexico. This simple yet striking page shows his talent for blending sharp caricature with witty commentary.

Technique
ink drawing
Material
paper
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