2438 (_This here is the king ..._) 1928

"2438 (_This here is the king ..._)", a 1928 work by German artist John Elsas, is a playful example of collage. The artwork features a figure of a king, rendered in fragmented pieces of paper, against a dark background. The king wears a crown and holds a scepter, symbolizing his power and authority. Elsas's use of found materials, such as newspaper clippings and scraps of fabric, adds a sense of whimsy and unexpectedness to the image. The work is housed in the Städel Museum.