Artist
José Guadalupe Posada(Mexican, 1852–1913)Mexican, 1852–1913
Publisher
La Estampa Mexicana(Mexico City)Mexico City
CultureMexican
Titles
- El doctor improvisado (The Improvised Doctor)
- from the portfolio 25 Prints of José Guadalupe Posada
Datec. 1888–1913, printed 1942
Published inMexico City, Mexico
MediumEngraving, edition 35/100
DimensionsPlate: 5 3/16 × 3 7/16 in. (13.2 × 8.7 cm)
Sheet: 7 5/16 × 5 9/16 in. (18.6 × 14.1 cm)
Sheet: 7 5/16 × 5 9/16 in. (18.6 × 14.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Friends of Freda Radoff
Object number56.25.9
Non exposé
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Department
Prints and DrawingsObject Type
"Calaveras Mexicanas:The Art and Influence of José Guadalupe Posada," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, September 13 - December 15, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
printed on the plate lower right: POSADA
printed top to bottom: EL DOCTOR / IMPROVISADO / CUENTO / EDITOR / A.VANEGAS ARROYO.MEXICO
printed top to bottom: EL DOCTOR / IMPROVISADO / CUENTO / EDITOR / A.VANEGAS ARROYO.MEXICO
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José Guadalupe Posada
c. 1900, printed 1942
Engraving, edition 35/100
56.25.8
José Guadalupe Posada
printed 1942
Engraving, edition 35/100
56.25.2