Fat and Stylish
Posada, the Mexican printmaker famous for his skeletal calaveras, wasn't just about death—he loved a good roast. In this tiny illustration, a plump woman is framed in a yellow box, looking away while the poem below ruthlessly mocks her weight, claiming she 'weighs as much as two women!' This kind of satirical broadside was his bread and butter in the early 1900s, poking fun at society's vanities for the penny press. It’s a hilarious glimpse into his lesser-known work that proves his wit was just as sharp as his engraving tools.
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- woodcut
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- paper
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