17711 (_By taking and …_) 1932

"17711 (_By taking and …_)" is a 1932 collage by John Elsas (1851-?). This artwork, currently housed at the Städel Museum, is a testament to Elsas's unique artistic style, characterized by the use of found materials and a distinct, often fragmented, human figure. The central figure, with a black face and a yellow hat, is assembled from a variety of printed papers, creating a layered and abstract representation of the human form. This work embodies the spirit of early 20th-century avant-garde art, particularly its exploration of unconventional techniques and the fragmentation of traditional forms.