Los Patinadores (The Sweepers) 1942

"Los Patinadores (The Sweepers)" is a wood engraving by the Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada, created in 1942, but published posthumously. The print depicts a group of street sweepers working in front of a building, likely a cantina or music hall. The scene is framed by a decorative border with the title "Colección de Canciones Modernas," indicative of the work's original use as an advertisement. Posada's signature style, characterized by bold lines and stark contrasts, emphasizes the everyday struggles of the working class. The image exemplifies Posada's enduring legacy of portraying the lives of ordinary Mexicans during the early 20th century.