16637 (_Is the wonder …_) 1932

"16637 (_Is the wonder …_)" is a 1932 drawing by John Elsas, housed in the Städel Museum. This work, executed in blue and black ink on paper, features a stylized human figure with a pointed head, slender body, and outstretched arms. The figure appears to be composed of parallel lines and is rendered in a minimalist style. This piece exemplifies Elsas' exploration of form and abstraction, which became central to his later artistic practice.