El Consultorio Médico (The Consultation) 1942

"El Consultorio Médico (The Consultation)" is a 1942 woodcut by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada. The artwork depicts a scene inside a doctor's office, with a physician seated and speaking to a patient. The scene is framed by a border that includes the text "Galeria del Teatro Infantil El Consultorio Medico", which suggests that the artwork is a playbill or advertisement for a children's theater production. Posada was a prolific printmaker and illustrator who is known for his satirical and often macabre imagery. His work often commented on social and political issues in Mexico, making his artwork a valuable historical document.