Whatever is represented in great variety is the life of everyday existence in its multifaceted appearances, wherever it confronts one in bright daylight, valid documents of life as it unfolds in the present time for future generations. The new art is therefore not only a reaction of bright painting against dark painting but also a reaction of the modern against the past, or the history of new art is also a history of social sensibilities. Emil Dill 1906. In his works, the artist Emil Dill emerges as a profound observer and skilled storyteller. Particularly his illustrations for the Nebelspalter stand out due to their relevance to current events. Not only the choice of themes but also the stylistic execution of these works proves to be contemporary and relevant even in retrospect.