13143 (_Veronica …_) 1931

"13143 (_Veronica …_)" is a 1931 collage by German artist John Elsas (1851-). The artwork, currently housed at the Städel Museum, depicts two figures with exaggerated features and clothing assembled from various patterned papers. Elsas's style is characterized by whimsical compositions and a playful use of color and texture, exemplified in this piece. The figures, possibly representing a couple or a scene from a story, appear to be engaged in an intimate interaction. The use of collage, a technique popular in early 20th-century art, allows Elsas to create a layered and fragmented effect, emphasizing the playful and slightly surreal nature of his work.