OBRIST, Hermann
(b. 1862, Kilchberg, d. 1927, München)

Fantastic shell

c. 1896
Charcoal and pencil
Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, Munich

Obrist's inspired drawings bore witness to his revolutionary notion that art must free itself from tired rehashings of worn-out styles and the relentless pursuit of nature. Rather, he called for an art that would transcend mere imitation of nature to intensify life.