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Antonio Vanegas Arroyo|Manuel Manilla|José Guadalupe Posada

In proof of true love, a watercarrier skeleton arguing with a woman (Posada); two skeleton angels in upper corners (Manilla)

ca. 1900–1910
Type-metal engraving and letterpress on blue paper
40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 in)

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