The General

Art Historical Context

José Guadalupe Posada, a pioneering Mexican printmaker (1852–1913), created *The General* as part of his prolific output of satirical broadsides that captured the social and political pulse of late 19th- and early 20th-century Mexico. Born in Aguascalientes and based in Mexico City, Pos was renowned for his bold, accessible graphic style, often using zinc plates for relief printing in black ink on vibrant paper. Though originally produced during his lifetime, this work was published posthumously in 1947, reflecting enduring interest in his commentary on power, death, and everyday life. This f...