17448 („Hier ist der liebende Bräutigam …“) 1932

"17448 („Hier ist der liebende Bräutigam …“)" (1932) by John Elsas is a paper collage artwork housed in the Städel Museum. The piece features two figures, a man and a woman, rendered in a simplified, childlike style. The figures are juxtaposed, with the woman on the left facing the man on the right, who appears to be looking down at her. The work is characteristic of Elsas's artistic style which often incorporated cut-out paper and text, as well as his interest in German folk traditions and narratives. The inscription below the figures is likely a German folk song that serves as inspiration for the artwork, highlighting the artist's fascination with language and its relationship to visual art.