A man lying on his deathbed with a funeral cortege in the background, from a broadside entitled Arr
Artista: José Guadalupe Posada
Siglo XIX · México
Colección: José Guadalupe Posada
This woodcut by José Guadalupe Posada, part of a popular broadside, commemorates the death of General Manuel González, former president of Mexico. It depicts the general lying on his deathbed, flanked by military insignia, while above, his solemn funeral procession is observed. The graphic composition and the contrast between the peace of the deceased and the public procession are characteristic of Posada's style, intended for the mass dissemination of news and social commentary.
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