La Tipica (Dance Band) 1942

"La Tipica (Dance Band)" is a 1942 woodcut by José Guadalupe Posada, a renowned Mexican printmaker. The print depicts a lively dance scene featuring a band playing music for a couple dancing. Posada's work often addressed social issues and popular culture in Mexico and this print exemplifies this through its portrayal of a traditional Mexican dance band. It is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.