Monopolist
Floating in a minimalist block of light blue is a tiny, scratchy profile of a man, looking rather pleased with himself. But don't let the small size fool you; the Spanish text below tells a story of greed. The 'honest merchant' admits to being a hoarder and a lover of monopolies, earning him the nickname 'the starver.' This piece by José Guadalupe Posada captures a gritty realism of social inequality, using biting satire to mock the corrupt elite of early 20th-century Mexico who profited while others starved.
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