José Guadalupe Posada

Mexican, 1852–1913

José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913) war ein mexikanischer politischer Druckgrafiker, der für seine Reliefdrucke und satirischen Illustrationen bekannt ist. Geboren in Aguascalientes, lernte er Lesen, Schreiben und Zeichnen von seinem Bruder, bevor er an der städtischen Zeichenschule studierte und eine Lehre in Lithografie und Gravur machte. Er begann seine Karriere als politischer Karikaturist und arbeitete später in der kommerziellen Lithografie, lehrte und produzierte Drucke für Zeitungen. Posada wurde weithin anerkannt für seinen Einsatz von Schädeln und Skeletten zur Kritik an Gesellschaft und Politik, wobei Werke wie La Calavera Catrina viele lateinamerikanische Künstler beeinflussten.

249 Werke

A fashionable woman with a bold placard stands at the center of a crowded urban scene.

Der Fächer

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A wiry figure in a broad-brimmed hat lifts another man off the ground in a comic and ambiguous moment.

Ein Mann, der einen anderen hebt

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A fountain erupts with figures gathered around, depicting hope and desperation in sharp black lines.

Der wunderbare Brunnen

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A woman yells at a man, both figures engaged in a lively confrontation amidst a market stall filled with produce.

Eine Frau, die einen Mann anschreit

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A woman reclines in dreams with a cherubic figure above her, surrounded by flowers and a tiny couple below.

Sterben im Träumen

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A group of figures carrying a large agave leaf towards a chapel, with baskets and barrels at the steps.

Das Wunder in La Lechería

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A priest gestures at a pulpit while a congregation in dark shawls attentively listens.

Ein Priester an der Kanzel

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A distressed woman collapses in the street, clutching her head with wide eyes and a small open mouth.

Eine Frau, die auf der Straße zusammenbricht

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A chaotic scene depicting a train accident with people in sombreros gathered around the wreckage.

Ein Zugunglück und seine Opfer

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A chaotic scene of men fighting near a carriage, with a woman inside defending herself.

Männer Kämpfen Neben einer Kutsche

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A chaotic scene with a devilish figure, a man recoiling in horror, and a terrified woman amidst scattered tableware.

Mord durch ein Geworfenes Messer

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Two skeletons engaged in conversation, showcasing their distinct personalities through clothing and gestures.

Zwei Skelette, die sich unterhalten

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A skeleton in a wide-brimmed hat playfully pursues a lady in a Victorian gown, both depicted in bold, dark lines.

Skelett Folgt einer Dame

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A mounted soldier leads a dense, faceless crowd, each figure in sharp lines and wide-brimmed hats, creating a sense of movement.

Dem Soldaten zu Pferd Folgend

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A skeleton in a torero costume stands with arms extended, while another kneeling skeleton raises its hands in a dramatic gesture.

Skelett in einem Torero-Kostüm

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Two skeletons joyfully walking arm in arm, one in a suit and hat, the other in a long skirt with a bow.

Skelett, das seine Geliebte führt

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Profil eines Mannes mit einer Großen Nase

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A boy with a surprised expression is caught mid-fall, tangled in grass with a cactus nearby.

Gesticht von einem Kaktus

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Bacchus atop a wine barrel, surrounded by reveling skeletons and mortals, in a lively monochrome print.

Bacchus auf einem Weinfass

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A crowd gathers beneath scaffolding and stonework, captivated by massive bells in the atrium of Mexico City’s cathedral.

Die neue Kathedraluhr

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Two skeletons in traditional Mexican attire dance joyfully, their bony jaws wide in laughter.

Totenkopf von Amor: Der Bauern-Skelett

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A firing squad executes a condemned man against a wall, with civilian onlookers witnessing the event.

Die Hinrichtung von Arnulfo Villegas

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A matador stands poised with an unfurled cape as a muscular bull charges towards him in a dramatic bullfighting scene.

Der Torero und der Stier

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A man in loose dress leans against a table, holding a glass, surrounded by objects that echo his isolation.

Das Klagen des Waisenkindes

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A black and white portrait of a man with intense eyes and ornamental flowers around his head.

Porträt von Manuel Acuña

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A terrified man surrounded by demons representing vices like greed and lust, depicted in stark black lines.

Selbstmord eines Plutokraten

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Three men sweeping the street, each in distinct clothing, with a solitary figure in the background.

Männer, die die Straße Fegen

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A drover stands with his mule at the edge of a winding path, shading his eyes as he gazes into the distance.

Ein Treiber und seine Maultier

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A comic confrontation between a woman with a spoon and a bearded man, both in exaggerated poses.

Sancho Panza und Doña Cenobia

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A woodcut illustration showing a group of workers with raised arms in front of tenement windows.

Der Streik in Orizaba

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A witch flying through the night sky on her broom, with a moon and bats in the background.

Eine Hexe auf ihrem Besen

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A woman in mid-gesture, frozen in shock, surrounded by onlookers expressing disbelief.

Die Frau, die zu Stein wurde

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A man with a dagger looms over a prone figure, surrounded by symbols of horror and chaos.

Der Mord von Bernabé Manrique

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A woman pours molten lead into a man's mouth while two devilish creatures watch eagerly.

Die Vergiftung durch geschmolzenes Blei

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A man and woman animatedly converse, surrounded by bustling street life.

Ein Mann und eine Frau, die sprechen

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Two figures, an old woman and a girl, engaged in a dramatic exchange, surrounded by bold lettering.

Das Mädchen mit den Perlen

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Men in chains laboring under the watchful gaze of armed guards by the sea.

Gefangene bei Zwangsarbeit am Meer

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A skeletal vendor with a broad grin gestures theatrically as steam rises from a pot of hot drinks.

Skelett, das heiße Getränke verkauft

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A boy stands frozen mid-step, facing a horned demon emerging from smoke in a dramatic confrontation.

Der Junge und der Dämon

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A woman in an evening gown stands with one arm raised, accompanied by a small dog at her feet.

Frau in einem Abendkleid

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A man slumps on a bench with a grotesque foot protruding from his side, his face contorted in agony.

Der Mann mit einem Fuß in seiner Seite

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A condemned man stands defiantly before a line of armed soldiers, rifles raised, amidst swirling smoke.

Das Exekutionskommando

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A printer and a customer shake hands in a busy print shop, surrounded by stacks of paper and workers.

Die Druckerei Vanegas Arroyo

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A confident man with a frothy glass and song sheets strides forward, embodying the spirit of a street vendor in early 20th-century Mexico.

Ein Liedverkäufer

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A crowd of figures with hats and heads moving towards a cathedral, while others stand apart in the foreground.

Die zehn tragischen Tage

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Three figures walking in a line, two men and a skeleton, drawn in bold skeletal lines on a white background.

Drei Figuren, die in einer Reihe gehen

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Three animated men in capes engaged in conversation at a table, showcasing exaggerated features and gestures.

Drei Männer in Umhängen an einem Tisch

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Two skeletons in suits dancing joyfully, one raising a glass and the other swinging a book or hat.

Zwei Skelette in Anzügen, die tanzen

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A man in a charro suit stands over a woman in a ruffled dress, holding a pistol, capturing a moment of tension.

Ein Mann über der Frau, die er erschoss

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Two young men dance energetically for a crowd, surrounded by attentive onlookers in a festive atmosphere.

Junge Männer, die für eine Menge tanzen

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A child is seized by two horned demons in a nightmarish scene.

Ein Kind, das in die Hölle gerissen wird

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A man in mid-step, hat raised, dances in a lively scene with a crowd around him, set in a cantina or tavern.

Ein Mann Tanzt und Zieht seinen Hut Ab

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A musician plays guitar in a festive crowd, with animated faces and a woman standing confidently in the foreground.

Ein Mann, der mit einer Gitarre serenadiert

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A procession of mourners carrying a coffin marked with a cross, depicted in bold black lines.

Den Sarg Tragend

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A woman kneeling in distress, covering her face, surrounded by a sparse interior.

Eine Frau, die in der Not kniet

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A cloaked figure looms over a girl, who appears desperate and twisted in resistance within a confined space.

Eine Vermummte Figur, die ein Mädchen stranguliert

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A figure with wild, electric hair and a surprised expression, suspended in a blank field.

Figur mit Langen Haaren

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A man with wild hair and a twisted mouth leaps as cards and papers fall around him.

Ein Mann, der springt, während die Karten fallen

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A beggar with outstretched hand contrasts sharply with a well-dressed rich man in a minimal city background.

Ein Reicher Mann und ein Bettler

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A couple in a moment of tension, with a coach and its driver in the background.

Ein Paar und ihre Kutsche

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A woman scolding a man, her finger raised in rebuke, while he appears embarrassed, set against a sparse background.

Eine Frau, die einen Mann Tadelte

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A woman kneels in prayer before the Virgin, while a man enters angrily with a raised bottle.

Eine Frau, die betet, ein wütender Ehemann

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A woman stands beside a water tub in a rural courtyard, holding a bowl, surrounded by agave plants.

Eine Frau Neben einer Wasserwanne

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Women in voluminous dresses dance with horned demons in a chaotic, swirling scene.

Dämonen, die mit Frauen Tanzen

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Two couples dancing with arms entwined, paused mid-step, with a blue dove above them.

Die Blaue Taube

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A man taps another on the shoulder in a workshop, while a woman watches, surrounded by tools.

Ein Klopfen auf die Schulter

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A group of kneeling figures in prayer beneath a radiant apparition of the Virgin, framed by clouds and light.

Figuren, die vor der Jungfrau knien

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A lively gathering of musicians enjoying drinks under a colonnade, with expressive gestures and camaraderie.

Musiker, die ein Getränk Nehmen

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A dramatic scene with a rearing horse and three men in broad-brimmed hats engaged in animal care.

Der Tierarzt

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