The Rustic Official
Meet Don Emeterio, a very serious mayor with a very dark solution to a plague. Instead of finding a cure, this 'Rustic Official' decides the best measure against the disease is simply to make the cemetery bigger! This little gem comes from the legendary Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, who was famous for his biting social satire. He often used simple, striking illustrations paired with witty verses to poke fun at politicians and the upper class, capturing the grim realities of life with a wink.
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