Accession Number1958/1.123
TitleCalavera Zapatista
Artist(s)José Guadalupe PosadaArtist NationalityMexicanObject Creation Datecirca 1910-1913Medium & Supportrelief engraving on metalDimensions 8 7/8 in x 8 3/8 in (22.54 cm x 21.27 cm);22 1/8 in x 18 1/8 in (56.2 cm x 46.04 cm);18 5/8 in x 13 3/4 in (47.31 cm x 34.92 cm)
Credit LineMuseum PurchaseSubject matterThe piece depicts Emiliano Zapata, a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, as a skeleton. Posada did many similar calaveras prints that feature skeletons in costumes which comment on class conditions and the political and social situation of Mexico before and around the time of the Mexican Revolution.
Physical DescriptionA skeleton, with a rifle strapped to his back and a flag of the skull and crossbones in his hand, rides a horse over 13 skulls. The skeleton is wearing a sombrero and he has a handlebar mustache.
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Keywords
hats
horses
modern and contemporary art
rebels
revolutions
skeletons (animal components)
skulls (skeleton components)