Calaveras Zalameras

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Calaveras Zalameras

José Guadalupe Posada, 1852–1913; born Aguascalientes, Mexico; died Mexico City; active Mexico City and León, Mexico
Published by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo, 1850–1917; active Mexico City, Mexico
2026-49

Information

Title
Calaveras Zalameras
Maker
José Guadalupe Posada
Published by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo
Medium
Relief print with letterpress
Dimensions
40 × 30.3 cm (15 3/4 × 11 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Laura P. Hall Memorial Fund
Object Number
2026-49
Place Made

North America, Mexico, Mexico City

Inscription
CALAVERAS \ ZALAMERAS \ De las Coquetas MESERAS
Culture
Mexican
Type
prints, relief prints

David Sellers, Hopewell, NJ; purchased by Princeton University Art Museum 2026.

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