15197 („Ich bin die Nemesis …“) 1931

“15197 („Ich bin die Nemesis …“)”, a watercolor on paper by John Elsas (1851-?), was created in 1931. This piece features a figure cut out from colorful paper, representing a woman in a stylized form, with a hand outstretched. The image's simplicity and the artist's use of color suggest a possible connection to the "cut-out" or "collage" styles of art prevalent in the early 20th century. The handwritten inscription at the bottom, reading "Ich bin die Nemesis im Leben bin Unrecht darf ich nicht vergeben" (meaning "I am the Nemesis in life, I am injustice, I must not forgive"), adds a layer of meaning to the piece, referencing the figure's role as an embodiment of justice and vengeance. The work can be found in the Städel Museum.