The Resume

(February 2, 1852-January 20, 1913)
Born in Aguascaliente, Mexico
Cartoonist, illustrator and engraver
Known for his calaveras (artistic representations of skulls and skeletons)

Why he might be annoying:

Many of his calaveras were intended as political satire, which is often lost on later audiences.
Of the estimated 20,000 engravings he created, only about 10% survived.
He died in poverty and was buried in a 'sixth class' grave.
Seven years later, when no one claimed his body, his remains were tossed into a common paupers' grave.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was arrested several times when his illustrations ticked off people in high places.
His images, especially 'Calavera de la Catrina' ('Calavera of the Female Dandy'), have become staples of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.
He influenced Mexican muralists Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco.
Octavio Paz wrote, 'How to define his technique? A minimum of line and a maximum of expression.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Born on Groundhog's Day [February 2] (Ranked: 1852)
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 34]
• Cartoonists
• Diego Rivera Portraits
• Google Modified Its Logo For My Birthday (Google Doodles)
• I am Mexican
• I Died in 1913 (Ranked: 60)
• I Was Buried in a Pauper's Grave
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Derby
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Look at My Skull
• Profiles 30751-31000 (Ranked: 30751)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 45 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying