La Soldadera

The image is an old-fashioned black and white illustration of a person wearing a large hat and traditional clothing, standing confidently with a bandolier across their chest, one arm resting on a long rifle, and surrounded by ornate decorative elements, giving a sense of historical significance and cultural richness.

The image is an old-fashioned black and white illustration of a person wearing a large hat and traditional clothing, standing confidently with a bandolier across their chest, one arm resting on a long rifle, and surrounded by ornate decorative elements, giving a sense of historical significance and cultural richness.

Name/Title

La Soldadera

Entry/Object ID

1996.5.1.12

Description

Part of a series of 15. Published by Arsacio Vanegar Arroyo. A woman of the military with bullets across her chest stares out at the viewer.

Type of Print

Engraving

Artwork Details

Medium

Zinc Engraving

Category

Vault, People, Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

José Guadalupe Posada

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

5-5/8 in

Width

2-1/2 in