10718 (_I go out with an umbrella ..._) 1930 - 1931

"10718 (_I go out with an umbrella ..._) " is a watercolor by John Elsas, painted in 1930-31. The artwork features a simplified depiction of a person in a purple coat and hat, holding an umbrella, with a handwritten inscription in German beneath. The artwork is part of the collection of the Städel Museum, Frankfurt, and embodies Elsas's characteristic use of simple lines and bold colors. The image is a playful exploration of everyday life and the connection between humans and their surroundings, reflecting Elsas's interest in the human figure and its relationship to the natural world.