The Calaveras of José Guadalupe Posada Floor Mat
Celebrate Mexico's rich artistic heritage with our Foldable Rectangular Floor Mat featuring "The Calaveras" by José Guadalupe Posada. This vibrant floor covering brings the iconic skeleton imagery of Mexico's most influential printmaker into your living space.
Artwork
The Calaveras (skulls or skeletons) of José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) represent some of the most recognizable and culturally significant images in Mexican art history. Working primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Posada created thousands of illustrations, particularly his famous calaveras—satirical images of skeletons engaged in everyday activities, celebrations, and social commentary.
His most famous calavera, "La Calavera Catrina" (The Elegant Skull), depicts a female skeleton dressed in elaborate European-style finery, originally created as a satirical portrait of Mexican society that mimicked European aristocratic fashions while neglecting their indigenous roots. This image has since become an iconic symbol of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations and Mexican cultural identity worldwide.
Posada's work, primarily produced as zinc etchings and lithographs for popular broadsheets and publications, brilliantly combined dark humor, political satire, and folk art traditions. His skeletal figures dance, ride bicycles, play music, and engage in political activities—simultaneously celebrating life while acknowledging death's universal presence. Though he worked in relative obscurity during his lifetime, Posada's work was later championed by prominent Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, who recognized his profound influence on Mexican visual culture. Today, Posada's calaveras are celebrated for their artistic innovation, cultural significance, and enduring influence on contemporary art, particularly in their unflinching yet playful engagement with mortality and social criticism.
Product
Features and Materials
Our Floor Mat brings Posada's distinctive imagery into your home with vibrant detail and practical comfort. Made from recycled polyester, this eco-friendly mat feels soft and substantial under your feet. The high-quality printing technology captures all the intricate details and bold contrasts of Posada's work—from the delicate line work of the skeletons to the expressive poses and symbolic elements that make these calaveras so distinctive.
The mat includes a non-slip backing that keeps it secure on any floor surface, whether hardwood, tile, or carpet. This safety feature makes it suitable for households with children or elderly family members. You can fold the mat for easy storage when needed, making it a versatile addition to your home furnishings.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the mat is simple—just shake it outside or vacuum it gently to remove dust. For deeper cleaning, you can spot clean with mild soap and water. The edges are reinforced to prevent fraying, ensuring your mat stays beautiful with regular use.
Ideal Placement
This artistic floor mat works perfectly in many rooms. Place it in your dining area during Day of the Dead celebrations, in your living room as a vibrant conversation piece, or in your studio as inspiration for your own creative projects.
Available Sizes
It comes in four sizes to fit different spaces:
- Small (35.4 × 59.1 inch)
- Medium (47.2 × 70.9 inch)
- Large (59.1 × 94.5 inch)
- Extra Large (66.1 × 107.9 inch)
By adding this floor mat to your home, you gain both comfort and a connection to one of Mexico's most important cultural and artistic traditions. Each time you see it, you'll appreciate the blend of humor, social commentary, and memento mori wisdom beneath your feet. The mat serves as a celebration of Mexican visual culture while providing practical comfort for your everyday life.
We provide payment options, such, as popular credit and debit cards like Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Moreover we accommodate wallets like Apple Pay. Enable smooth transactions using trusted services such, as PayPal.
Enhance your shopping experience with our doorstep delivery service, at no charge. Enjoy the convenience and joy of receiving your chosen items thanks to our shipping on all orders. We partner with carriers like Fedex, USPS, UPS and DHL for deliveries. Click here for details, on our shipping partners.
Our return policy allows you a full 30 days to decide if you'd like to return your item giving you plenty of time to make your decision. For details please click here.
Celebrate Mexico's rich artistic heritage with our Foldable Rectangular Floor Mat featuring "The Calaveras" by José Guadalupe Posada. This vibrant floor covering brings the iconic skeleton imagery of Mexico's most influential printmaker into your living space.
Artwork
The Calaveras (skulls or skeletons) of José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) represent some of the most recognizable and culturally significant images in Mexican art history. Working primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Posada created thousands of illustrations, particularly his famous calaveras—satirical images of skeletons engaged in everyday activities, celebrations, and social commentary.
His most famous calavera, "La Calavera Catrina" (The Elegant Skull), depicts a female skeleton dressed in elaborate European-style finery, originally created as a satirical portrait of Mexican society that mimicked European aristocratic fashions while neglecting their indigenous roots. This image has since become an iconic symbol of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations and Mexican cultural identity worldwide.
Posada's work, primarily produced as zinc etchings and lithographs for popular broadsheets and publications, brilliantly combined dark humor, political satire, and folk art traditions. His skeletal figures dance, ride bicycles, play music, and engage in political activities—simultaneously celebrating life while acknowledging death's universal presence. Though he worked in relative obscurity during his lifetime, Posada's work was later championed by prominent Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, who recognized his profound influence on Mexican visual culture. Today, Posada's calaveras are celebrated for their artistic innovation, cultural significance, and enduring influence on contemporary art, particularly in their unflinching yet playful engagement with mortality and social criticism.
Product
Features and Materials
Our Floor Mat brings Posada's distinctive imagery into your home with vibrant detail and practical comfort. Made from recycled polyester, this eco-friendly mat feels soft and substantial under your feet. The high-quality printing technology captures all the intricate details and bold contrasts of Posada's work—from the delicate line work of the skeletons to the expressive poses and symbolic elements that make these calaveras so distinctive.
The mat includes a non-slip backing that keeps it secure on any floor surface, whether hardwood, tile, or carpet. This safety feature makes it suitable for households with children or elderly family members. You can fold the mat for easy storage when needed, making it a versatile addition to your home furnishings.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the mat is simple—just shake it outside or vacuum it gently to remove dust. For deeper cleaning, you can spot clean with mild soap and water. The edges are reinforced to prevent fraying, ensuring your mat stays beautiful with regular use.
Ideal Placement
This artistic floor mat works perfectly in many rooms. Place it in your dining area during Day of the Dead celebrations, in your living room as a vibrant conversation piece, or in your studio as inspiration for your own creative projects.
Available Sizes
It comes in four sizes to fit different spaces:
- Small (35.4 × 59.1 inch)
- Medium (47.2 × 70.9 inch)
- Large (59.1 × 94.5 inch)
- Extra Large (66.1 × 107.9 inch)
By adding this floor mat to your home, you gain both comfort and a connection to one of Mexico's most important cultural and artistic traditions. Each time you see it, you'll appreciate the blend of humor, social commentary, and memento mori wisdom beneath your feet. The mat serves as a celebration of Mexican visual culture while providing practical comfort for your everyday life.
We provide payment options, such, as popular credit and debit cards like Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Moreover we accommodate wallets like Apple Pay. Enable smooth transactions using trusted services such, as PayPal.
Enhance your shopping experience with our doorstep delivery service, at no charge. Enjoy the convenience and joy of receiving your chosen items thanks to our shipping on all orders. We partner with carriers like Fedex, USPS, UPS and DHL for deliveries. Click here for details, on our shipping partners.
Our return policy allows you a full 30 days to decide if you'd like to return your item giving you plenty of time to make your decision. For details please click here.
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