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José Guadalupe Posada|José Sanchez

A skeleton wearing a cape speaking to a frightened man with a cane and backpack, illustration for 'El Doctor Improvisado (The Impromptu Doctor)' edited by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo

ca. 1890–1899
Type-metal engraving
13.2 × 8.5 cm (5.2 × 3.3 in)

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