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Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche

Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche, by Hermann-Paul, 1924
Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche, by Hermann-Paul, 1924

Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche is a print by Hermann-Paul. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Non!

About this work

Overview

Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche is a black-and-white print created by Hermann Paul around 1924. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a room, surrounded by geometric shapes. The title suggests a protest against stereotypes, indicating the work's themes of social commentary and anti-racism.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold lines and stark contrasts to create the image, eschewing shading and color for a graphic, angular effect. This approach emphasizes the work's graphic quality over nuanced representation.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hermann-Paul

Artist

Hermann-Paul

René Georges Hermann-Paul (27 December 1864 – 23 June 1940) was a French artist. He was born in Paris and died in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. He was a well-known illustrator whose work appeared in numerous newspapers and…

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