The Grateful Dead used this calavera image from Posada's lead engraving most popularly known as "El Gran Fandango" for a variety of concerts. Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse are credited with design of the calavera wearing a garland of roses called "The Woodcut". It is said to have originated from European designs. Posada's calavera imagery fit right in and was readily available and so Posada images became a part or rock and roll history.
Originally our blog followed the documentary film Searching for Posada--ART and Revolutions and it still does but now reports the latest José Guadalupe Posada events, exhibitions, film screenings and more from the Posada Art Foundation and others! www.posada-art-foundation.com
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Grateful Dead and Jose Guadalupe Posada
The Grateful Dead used this calavera image from Posada's lead engraving most popularly known as "El Gran Fandango" for a variety of concerts. Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse are credited with design of the calavera wearing a garland of roses called "The Woodcut". It is said to have originated from European designs. Posada's calavera imagery fit right in and was readily available and so Posada images became a part or rock and roll history.
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