“The Ballad of the Snail” is an artwork by Jose Guadalupe Posada, aligned with the Modernismo art movement. This piece falls under the genre of caricature. In the artwork, a large snail dominates the scene, rendered with meticulous detail to its spiral shell. Surrounding the snail, there is a dynamic tableau of human figures engaged in various activities, set against a background depicting buildings and clouds. The composition blends whimsical and satirical elements, characteristic of Posada’s distinctive style, making a perceptive commentary on society through its caricatural representation.
