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Manuel Manilla (1830-1895) was a Mexican printmaker known for his broadsides, or single-sheet prints, which often depicted popular songs, ballads, and other forms of Mexican folk literature. His work is characterized by its use of simple, bold lines and its focus on narrative and storytelling. Manilla's prints were often sold in the streets and were a popular form of entertainment and information for the working class. His work is significant for its documentation of Mexican culture and its role in shaping popular visual traditions.
Born
1830
Died
1895