Skeleton wearing a hat and carrying a towel — José Guadalupe Posada | DiscoverArt

José Guadalupe Posada

Skeleton wearing a hat and carrying a towel

ca. 1880–1910

Etching on zinc

3.2 × 2.3 cm (1.3 × 0.9 in)

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