# Fantastic shell

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## Artwork

- Artist: [OBRIST, Hermann](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Charcoal and pencil

## Commentary

Fantastic shell c. 1896 Charcoal and pencil Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, Munich Obrist&#39;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.

## Related artworks

- [Blossoming Tree \(wall hanging, detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b/blossoming-tree-wall-hanging-detail-r26b518c8d95b07>)
- [Grotto with blazing river II](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b/grotto-with-blazing-river-ii-r581a05d41e3e0e>)
- [Jardiniere](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b/jardiniere-r8a6c751f29364c>)
- [Movement](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b/movement-rf3c34b7132a332>)
- [Wiplash \(Cyclamen\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/obrist-hermann-r66eeb0597abc5b/wiplash-cyclamen-r4ead49f93812a3>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)