josé guadalupe posada was a mexican political printmaker and engraver whose work has influenced many latin american artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. he used skulls, calaveras, and bones to make political and cultural critiques. among his famous works was la catrina.posada was born in aguascalientes on february 2, 1852. his father was germán posada serna and his mother petra aguilar portillo. posada was one of eight children, among them; josé maria de la concepción, josé cirilo, josé barbara, josé guadalupe, ciriaco, and maria porfirio. his educ…