The calavera of the morbid cholera by Jose Guadalupe Posada

The calavera of the morbid cholera - Jose Guadalupe Posada -

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TitleThe calavera of the morbid cholera
ArtistJose Guadalupe Posada
Art MovementModernismo

About The calavera of the morbid cholera

The artwork, titled “The Calavera of the Morbid Cholera,” was created by the artist Jose Guadalupe Posada and is part of the Modernismo art movement. It falls under the genre of caricature.

This artwork features a central grotesque figure, which appears to be a menacing skeletal or serpent-like creature, embodying the morbid influence of cholera. Surrounding this central figure are various skulls in different settings and poses, adding to the eerie and satirical nature of the piece. The caricature style is evident in the exaggerated features and the dark humor. The top of the artwork features the title in Spanish, “La Calavera del Cólera Morbo,” and below are verses that contribute to the satirical commentary on the cholera epidemic. The use of stark lines and contrasting elements highlights the morbidity and societal impacts referenced by the caricature.

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