Strange Case! A Woman Who Gave Birth to Three Children and Four Animals by Jose Guadalupe Posada

Strange Case! A Woman Who Gave Birth to Three Children and Four Animals - Jose Guadalupe Posada -

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TitleStrange Case! A Woman Who Gave Birth to Three Children and Four Animals
ArtistJose Guadalupe Posada
Art MovementModernismo

About Strange Case! A Woman Who Gave Birth to Three Children and Four Animals

The artwork “Strange Case! A Woman Who Gave Birth to Three Children and Four Animals” by Jose Guadalupe Posada belongs to the Modernismo art movement and is characterized as a caricature.

The artwork depicts a highly unusual scene where a woman, seemingly in a state of exhaustion, is lying in bed, having just given birth. Three babies are illustrated lying on a table, while four animals, possibly representing infant creatures of some variety, are depicted on the floor beside the table. Two other figures appear to be reacting with surprise or distress to the bizarre occurrence, as conveyed by their animated expressions and gestures. This unusual and humorous rendition encapsulates Posada’s distinct style in the realm of caricature.

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