Clerical Calavera (1895) by Jose Guadalupe Posada

Clerical Calavera - Jose Guadalupe Posada - 1895

Artwork Information

TitleClerical Calavera
ArtistJose Guadalupe Posada
Date1895
Art MovementModernismo

About Clerical Calavera

The artwork, titled “Clerical Calavera,” was created by the artist Jose Guadalupe Posada in the year 1895. This piece belongs to the Modernismo art movement and falls within the genre of caricature.

In “Clerical Calavera,” the central figure is depicted as a skeleton, known as “Calavera” in Spanish, adorned with clerical attire. The skeletal figure wears a mitre, a traditional headpiece worn by bishops, indicating a satirical representation of clerical figures. The style of the artwork is simplistic yet evocative, capturing the essence of Posada’s distinctive approach to caricature. The monochromatic tones and minimalistic background focus the viewer’s attention on the intricately detailed skeletal figure, delivering both a visual critique and a cultural commentary.

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