Richard Wagner Collection

Mime at the anvil, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324245 Mime at the anvil, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard Wagner
Photograph of composer Richard Wagner. Digitally tinted 19th-century photograph

Germany, Bayreuth, The Rhine-daughters, Sketch for scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner
Hermann Hendrich (1854-1931), The Rhine-daughters, sketch for the scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), 1894. Found in the Collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)
6034909 Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle)

Germany, Bayreuth, Scenic design for Temple of the Holy Grail, first act of Parsifal by Richard Wagner
Paul von Joukowsky (1845-1912), Max Bruckner (1836-1918) and Gotthold Bruckner (1844-1892), scenic design for the Temple of the Holy Grail, first act of Parsifal (1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Der Ring des Nibelungen, 1897. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

Frank Castorfs Der Ring des Nibelungen in Bayreuth, 2013. Found in the Collection of Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

Opera Parsifal by Wagner, 1903 (poster)
GIA4769173 Opera Parsifal by Wagner, 1903 (poster) by Palanti, Giuseppe (1881-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster of Parsifal by Richard Wagner directed by G)

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Scene from Richard Wagners opera, Tannhauser (colour litho)
3641279 Scene from Richard Wagners opera, Tannhauser (colour litho) by Wichera, Raimund Ritter Von Brennerstein (Raimund Wichera) (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
I flee for the first time and am pursued, 1910. I flee for the first time and am pursued: Warfather follows close. He nears, he nears, in fury! Save this woman! Sisters, your help!

Amalie Materna (1844-1918) as Brunnhilde in Opera Der Ring des Nibelungen by R. Wagner, 1876. Private Collection

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of composers Anton Bruckner and Richard Wagner
Silhouette of composers Anton Bruckner and Richard Wagner

Siegfried, Wanderer and Mime (colour litho)
5986833 Siegfried, Wanderer and Mime (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried, Wanderer and Mime)

Lohengrin slays Telremund (colour litho)
5986831 Lohengrin slays Telremund (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lohengrin slays Telremund. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching)
8915658 Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching) by Michalek, Ludwig (1859-1942); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Wagner, Richard)

Richard Wagner, 1930 (print)
8915649 Richard Wagner, 1930 (print) by Michalek, Ludwig (1859-1942); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Wagner, Richard)

Lohengrin accompanies Elsa to the Bridal Chamber (colour litho)
5986830 Lohengrin accompanies Elsa to the Bridal Chamber (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lohengrin accompanies Elsa to the Bridal Chamber)

Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching)
8915600 Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching) by Michalek, Ludwig (1859-1942); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Richard Wagner)

Richard Wagner, 1878 (etching)
8914971 Richard Wagner, 1878 (etching) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Richard Wagner)

Richard Wagner, 1871 (engraving)
8914922 Richard Wagner, 1871 (engraving) by Lindner, Johann (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Richard Wagner)

Siegfried forges the sword (colour litho)
5986832 Siegfried forges the sword (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried forges the sword. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching)
8915307 Richard Wagner, 1930 (etching) by Egusquiza, Rogelio (1845-1915); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Richard Wagner 1813-1883)

Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image (litho)
2775664 Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image (litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner, Arcimboldo-type image)

Wagner by Matzen, [1911?]. Creators: Bain News Service, Herman Matzen
Wagner by Matzen, [1911?]. Shows a statue of Richard Wagner by Herman N. Matzen dedicated in 1911 in Edgewater Park, Cleveland, Ohio.

Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld
5308226 Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld.; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1836-1865) a German Heldentenor

Leibig card depicting the opera Lohengrin, by the German composer, Richard Wagner. 19th century (chromolithograph)
5669590 Leibig card depicting the opera Lohengrin, by the German composer, Richard Wagner. 19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Siegfried and Brunnhilde in a scene from Gotterdammerung (chromolitho)
8635455 Siegfried and Brunnhilde in a scene from Gotterdammerung (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Richard Wagner, German composer. Anonymous painting. Museo Bibliografico Musical. Bologna. Italy
VEN5031441 Portrait of Richard Wagner, German composer. Anonymous painting. Museo Bibliografico Musical. Bologna. Italy.; Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna

Elsa (daughter of the Duke of Brabant) in Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin", 19th century (chromo)
DUV4199218 Elsa (daughter of the Duke of Brabant) in Richard Wagner's opera "Lohengrin", 19th century (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info)

Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie. Illustration by Erwin Braune, Germany, c.1900 (postcard)
3434138 Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie. Illustration by Erwin Braune, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Religion. La Walkyrie. Coll. Part. Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie)

Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard)
3434042 Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Rienzi, opera de Richard Wagner (1842). Coll. Part. Music. Opera

Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria
3434041 Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera)

Music. Opera. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg), opera by Richard Wagner (1868)
3434038 Music. Opera. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg), opera by Richard Wagner (1868). Illustration by Ferdinand Leeke, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera)

The opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner
3118808 The opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Details from the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer, theatre director, polemicist

Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner
3118718 Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer, theatre director, polemicist

Siegfried (Der Ring des Nibelungen), early 20th century (postcard)
1830322 Siegfried (Der Ring des Nibelungen), early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Siegfried, character of RichardWagner's opera "Siegfried" (Ring Cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen)

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Richard Wagner, a renowned German composer and conductor, is celebrated for his influential contributions to the world of opera. Born in 1813, Wagner's musical genius was evident from an early age. His works encompassed a wide range of themes and emotions, captivating audiences with their depth and complexity. One of Wagner's notable compositions is "Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), " created in 1894. This piece showcases his ability to weave together intricate melodies that transport listeners into enchanting realms. In addition to his musical prowess, Wagner also dabbled in other artistic endeavors. A Punch cartoon titled "A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle" depicts the grandeur and scale of his epic four-opera cycle known as "The Ring of the Nibelungs. " The engraving serves as a testament to Wagner's ambition and vision. Wagner's fascination with mythology is evident in works such as "Loki's brood" from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons (c. 1905). Through this composition, he delves into Norse legends, exploring characters like Odin and Fenrir while infusing them with his unique musical style. Another masterpiece by Wagner is "Freia, the fair one, " illustrated by Arthur Rackham for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie (1910). This artwork captures Freia's ethereal beauty while hinting at her pivotal role within Wagner's operatic narrative. Bayreuth holds significance in Richard Wagner's life as it became synonymous with his music festivals. Scenic designs for both The Ring of the Nibelungs' Rhine-daughters and Parsifal’s Temple of Holy Grail showcase Bayreuth’s importance as a creative hub where these monumental productions came to life. "The Ride of the Valkyries, " perhaps one of Wagner’s most recognizable pieces, exemplifies his ability to create dramatic tension through powerful orchestration.