15131 (_Dearest people …_) 1931

"15131 (_Dearest people …_)“ is a 1931 drawing by John Elsas, currently housed at the Städel Museum. It features a stylized portrait of a Black individual in profile, wearing a pink and blue hat. The figure is rendered in simple, bold lines, giving it a sense of immediacy and directness. Elsas's use of color and the strong graphic nature of the drawing contribute to the artwork's unique character. This piece exemplifies Elsas's signature style, which often employed vibrant colors and simplified forms to capture the essence of his subjects.