Little Calavera
Page 9 of this book reveals a whimsical scene where a dapper skeleton in a top hat sprints across a tan block, clutching an umbrella as if fleeing a sudden downpour. Beneath the tiny figure, a witty Spanish poem warns 'La Flaca' (a nickname for Death) to avoid water and protect her belly once she hits fifty—a cheeky bit of old-fashioned health advice. This work comes from José Guadalupe Posada, a prolific Mexican printmaker whose satirical 'calaveras' poked fun at society and politics. Although he died in obscurity, his skeletal characters were rediscovered in the 20th century and became the iconic imagery of Día de los Muertos.
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