Rackham Collection (#7)

The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richar Artist: Rackham
The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910 Artist: Rackham
Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Artist: Rackham
Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Alberich drives in a band of Niblungs laden with gold and silver treasure. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, 1910. Private Collection

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived! Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of t Artist: Rackham
O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived! Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Go Artist: Rackham
The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The ring upon thy hand. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
The ring upon thy hand. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twi Artist: Rackham
Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910. Private Collection

Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard W Artist: Rackham
Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The Norns Vanish. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Private Collection

Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 18 Artist: Rackham
Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 1899. Private Collection

Whispering Trees, From A Dish of Apples, 1917, (1923). Artist: Arthur Rackham
Whispering Trees, From A Dish of Apples 1917, (1923). A collection of poems written by Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) is written on a theme of nature and harvest

To Make My Small Elves Coats, 1908, (1923). Artist: Arthur Rackham
To Make My Small Elves Coats, 1908, (1923). From A Midsummer Nights Dream. Act II, Scene 2 (Shakespeare). From British Book Illustration - Yesterday and To-day edited by Geoffrey Holme

Little Brother and Little Sister, 1917, (1923). Artist: Arthur Rackham
Little Brother and Little Sister, 1917, (1923). Tired of the cruel mistreatment they endure from their wicked stepmother, who is also a witch, a brother and sister run away from home

Rip Van Winkle, 1907. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Rip Van Winkle, 1907. Printed by Carl Hentschel Ltd. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

The Pied Piper of Hamelin, (1934). Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning (1812-1889). From The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1934. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1934]

The Huntress Diane, c1920. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Huntress Diane, c1920. From The Connoisseur Vol LXI, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Unconquerable, c1914, (1914). Artist: Arthur Rackham
Unconquerable, c1914, (1914). From King Alberts Book [The Daily Telegraph, London, 1914]

Mime and the Wanderer. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
Mime and the Wanderer. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Siegfried forges his sword. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wag Artist: Rackham
Siegfried forges his sword. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Hansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Hansel and Gretel and the Witch on the doorstep of her cottage. The tiles made of gingerbread can be seen. Arthur Rackham illustration from the Brothers Grimm fairy story. (Copyright must be cleared)

Borrows Workplace
BORROWs WORKPLACE at Rackhams Buildings, Tucks Court, St Giles, Norwich. Date: 1803 - 1881

Arthur Rackham / Hudson
ARTHUR RACKHAM English illustrator Date: 1867 - 1939

Illustration, King Thrushbeard -- The Beggar took the Princess by the hand, and led her away with him on foot. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Water of Life -- Good Dwarf, can you not tell me where my brothers are? Date: 1909

Illustration, The Youth who could not Shiver or Shake -- The Youth took the axe and split the anvil at one blow, catching the Old Mans beard in it. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Robber Bridegroom -- They hurried away as quickly as they could from this vile den. Date: 1909

Illustration, Clever Elsa -- When she saw the pickaxe just above her head, Clever Elsa burst into tears. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Old Man and his Grandson -- The Old Man sat by himself and ate his food from a wooden bowl. Date: 1909

Illustration, The White Snake -- The Fishes, in their joy, put their heads out of the water, and promised to reward him. Date: 1909

Illustration, Hansel and Gretel -- Hansel, put out your finger for me to feel how fat you are. Date: 1909

Illustration, Red Riding Hood -- When she got to the wood she met a Wolf. Date: 1909

Illustration, Snowdrop -- Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Who is fairest of us all? Date: 1909

Illustration, The Wolf and Seven Kids -- The Seven Kids and their Mother capered around the spring for very joy. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Turnip -- So the rich brother had to put his brothers Turnip into a cart and have it taken home. Date: 1909

Illustration, Fundevogel -- She did not go once, but many times backwards and forwards to the well. Date: 1909

Illustration, Rapunzel -- When he got over the wall he was terrified to see the Witch before him. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Valiant Tailor -- Pulling the piece of soft cheese out of his pocket, he squeezed it till the moisture ran out. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Frog Prince -- She seized the Frog with two fingers, and carried him upstairs. Date: 1909

Illustration, Jorinda and Joringel -- The old woman came back, and said in a droning voice: Greeting to thee, Zachiel! Date: 1909

Illustration, The Fisherman and His Wife -- Flounder, Flounder in the sea, Prythee, hearken unto me. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Twelve Dancing Princesses -- On the opposite side of the lake stood a splendid brightly-lighted castle. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Wren and the Bear -- At the third sting the Fox screamed, and down went his tail between his legs. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Golden Bird -- So that you may get along the faster, come and mount on my tail. The Prince rides on the Foxs back. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Marriage of Mrs Reynard -- Does the gentleman wear red breeches, and has he got a pointed muzzle? Date: 1909

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"Rackham: A Master of Enchanting Illustrations" Step into the magical world of Rackham, where fairy tales come to life and imagination knows no bounds. From Freia's captivating beauty in "Winter Frolic" to the ethereal illustrations for Richard Wagner's epic opera "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " Arthur Rackham's artistry transports us to realms beyond our wildest dreams. In his enchanting depiction of "A Dish of Apples" by Eden Phillpotts, Rackham invites us to savor the simple pleasures of life, while his haunting portrayal of Marley's Ghost in Charles Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol" sends shivers down our spines. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, Rackham breathes life into ancient tales with his illustration for "The Edda. " His intricate details bring Odin/Wotan riding through the heavens vividly before our eyes. No fairytale collection would be complete without Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. In these beloved stories, Rackham captures both their innocence and grace as they embark on transformative journeys. Whether it is Cinderella attending the royal ball or Sleeping Beauty pricking her finger on a spindle, each scene is imbued with a sense of wonder that only they are create. But perhaps one of his most poignant works is Brunnhilde leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in "Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods. " With every stroke of his brush, Rackham conveys raw emotion that resonates deep within our souls. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary world crafted by Arthur Rackham – an artist who has left an indelible mark on literature and illustration alike. Lose yourself in his mesmerizing creations where fantasy intertwines with reality, leaving you spellbound at every turn.