Cupid's Calavera
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Cupid's Calavera

TitleCupid's Calavera
ArtistJosé Guadalupe Posada Mexican, 1852-1913
Daten.d. 19th century
MediumRelief engraving on typemetal on paper
Classificationwoodcut
OriginMexico Mexico
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineWilliam McCallin McKee Memorial Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cupid's Calavera” is a work by José Guadalupe Posada Mexican, 1852-1913, dated n.d.. It is executed in relief engraving on typemetal on paper and classified as woodcut. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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