La Catrina with Scarf
La Catrina with Scarf, the latest of my La Catrina 2026 series. Just a note to talk about the history of the Catrina Imagery. It originated with Jose Guadalupe Posada as a satirical etching titled La Calavera Garbancera 1910-1912. It mocked people who sold garbanzo beans and pretended to be of European blood rather than embracing their Mexican heritage. The core message was that death is the great equalizer striping away wealth and social status. Diego Rivera painted La Catrina in his famous mural Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park. He portrayed her in a full elegant gown and feathered boa. Today La Catrina is a beloved symbol of Mexican identity and the Day of the Dead celebrations. Living in Tucson, many friends celebrate and have given me permission to base a series on their portraits as La Catrinas.
