Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Non! pas de négresse, je suis pacifiste je voudrais une dame boche is a 1924 by Hermann-Paul, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two figures in a room. One person sits on a chair, holding a small object in their hands while looking down. The other stands, leaning slightly forward with a long necklace and holding something small, like a key or a coin. The walls and floor are filled with sharp geometric shapes—triangles, circles, and zigzags—that make the scene feel busy and angular. The title of this work is a protest statement, rejecting stereotypes. The artist used only bold lines and stark contrasts to create the image, with no shading or color to soften the edges. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow in a different way.
