Il Generale
Here we have a tiny, punchy illustration by the legendary Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada. In the center of a large beige block sits a small, skeletal figure wearing a spiked military helmet and clutching a sword—likely a satirical take on a military 'General.' Below it, text from the Mexican National Anthem screams about war and revolution, quoting 'Citizens, war is coming!' Posada was famous for using skeletons (calaveras) to mock the political elite and the violence of the Mexican Revolution, turning grim reality into dark, humorous art that still resonates today.
- Technique
- ink print
- Material
- paper