The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10. Creators: Manuel Manilla, José Guadalupe Posada

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10. Creators: Manuel Manilla, José Guadalupe Posada

The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10

Heritage Images features heritage image collections

Media ID 36214812

© Heritage Art/Heritage Images

All Souls Day Bad Weather Calavera Cream Cream Colour Day Of The Dead Dia De Los Muertos Dia De Muertos Flood Flooded Flooding Guanajuato Horrible Horrid Manila Manuel Manilla Manuel Manuel Alfonso Manilla Manuel Manila Manuel Manilla Mexican Mexico Relief Etching Skull Spanish Text Typeface Verse Jose Guadalupe Posada

FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Arts > Artists > P > Jose Guadalupe Posada

> North America > Mexico > Related Images

EDITORS COMMENTS
The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10" is a powerful and evocative print by Mexican artists Manuel Manilla and José Guadalupe Posada. This nineteenth-century artwork, created using relief engraving on typemetal on paper, depicts a caricatured skull, or calavera, amidst the chaos and destruction of a flooded landscape. The title of the piece refers to the historic flooding of Guanajuato, a city in central Mexico, which occurred in 1900. The calavera in this print is not the usual cheerful and colorful representation associated with the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Instead, it is a horrid and horrible figure, with a distorted face and a menacing expression. The skull is perched atop a wave of brown floodwater, which covers the landscape below. The Spanish text at the bottom of the print reads, "El Horrible Calavera de la Inundación de Guanajuato, 1900," adding to the ominous tone of the piece. Manuel Manilla and José Guadalupe Posada were both prominent figures in Mexican art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Manilla was a Spanish-born painter and printmaker, while Posada was a prolific and influential Mexican artist known for his satirical and political prints. Together, they created a powerful and enduring image that captures the destructive power of nature and the enduring symbolism of the calavera in Mexican culture. This print is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Mexico and the enduring influence of its artists. With its bold use of relief etching and striking color palette, "The Horrible Calavera of the Flooding of Guanajuato, 1900/10" is a must-see for anyone interested in Mexican art, history, or the Day of the Dead tradition. Whether displayed in an art gallery or private collection, this print is sure to provoke thought and inspire wonder.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.