Broadsheet relating to commerical/business skeletons (Calavera Comercial) and charlatanism, many skeletons gather around a candle vendor by J. Cortés

Broadsheet relating to commerical/business skeletons (Calavera Comercial) and charlatanism, many skeletons gather around a candle vendor 1908

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This broadsheet, titled "Calavera Comercial", is a satirical print created by Mexican artist J. Cortés in 1908. The print depicts a group of skeletons dressed as merchants, gathered around a candle vendor. It is a "calavera" - a popular genre of Mexican art that often uses humor and irony to comment on social issues. The skeletons represent commercial figures and their deceitful practices, using death imagery to satirize their greed and dishonesty. The vibrant green color and the detailed illustrations add to the captivating nature of this piece, highlighting the unique visual style of Mexican printmaking.

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