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

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

TitleIn proof of true love, a watercarrier skeleton arguing with a woman (Posada); two skeleton angels in upper corners (Manilla)
ArtistJosé Guadalupe Posada
Dateca. 1890–96
MediumType-metal engraving and letterpress
ClassificationPrints

Themes: Botanical illustrationCelestial charts & astronomyZoological illustrationAnatomical illustrationMineralogy & geology

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“In proof of true love, a watercarrier skeleton arguing with a woman (Posada); two skeleton angels in upper corners (Manilla)” is a work by José Guadalupe Posada, dated ca. 1890–96. It is executed in type-metal engraving and letterpress and classified as prints. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration, celestial charts & astronomy, zoological illustration, anatomical illustration, mineralogy & geology tradition. 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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