Valkyrie Collection

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

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

Illustration for The Edda. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Illustration for The Edda. Private Collection

The Valkyrie
Die Walkure, (The Valkyrie) Agnes Borgo as Brunnhilde, at the Paris Opera

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

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

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

The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Artist: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Three Mitford Sisters: Unity, Diana and Nancy
Three of the famous Mitford Sisters, daughters of Lord and Lady Redesdale, photographed in the street. From left to right are Unity (Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford, 1914-1948)

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

AMERICAs CUP, 1883. The American winner, Vigilant with the British challenger Valkyrie in the eighth international race for the Americas Cup on October 7th, 9th & 13th, 1883

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

Frigg accompanied by the Valkyries (chromolitho)
974618 Frigg accompanied by the Valkyries (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frigg accompanied by the Valkyries)

Valkyrie, 1865. Creator: Peter Nicolai Arbo
Valkyrie, 1865

Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century. Creator: Hans Makart
Valkyrie and a Dying Hero, late 19th century

Valkyries Riding into Battle, mid-19th century. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Valkyries Riding into Battle, mid-19th century

The Valkyrie. Creator: Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854)
The Valkyrie. Private Collection

The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Creator: Rothaug, Alexander (1870-1946)
The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Der Ring des Nibelungen. The Twilight of the Gods, End of 1870s-Early 1880s. Private Collection

Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Private Collection

Parsifal, 1892. Creator: Redon, Odilon (1840-1916)
Parsifal, 1892. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1881. Creator: Bürck, Heinrich (1850-1906)
The Valkyrie, 1881. Private Collection

Premiere Poster for the opera The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner in the Opéra de Paris, 1893
Premiere Poster for the opera The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner in the Opera de Paris, 1893. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1877. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Valkyrie, 1877. Found in the collection of the Bass Museum

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Private Collection

Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c. 1843. Creator: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c.1843. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), 1864. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Wotans farewell to Brunhilde. (Leb wohl, Du kuhnes, herrliches Kind!). Private Collection

Valhalla on fire. Stage design for the opera Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1896. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Artist: Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1928)
The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Private Collection

Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Artist: Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Private Collection

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

Racing yacht Valkyrie, Victorian period

Valkyrie Yacht, runner up Americas Cup

North American XB-70 Valkyrie 62-00001 (msn 1), at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (USAF) on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Date: circa 1990

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Die Walkre (The Valkyrie), first day of the four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen

Brunnhilde, illustration for Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (engraving)
CHT167388 Brunnhilde, illustration for Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

The Valkyrie, 1860
7231828 The Valkyrie, 1860 by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 100x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92)); Photo © O. Vaering

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"Valkyrie: The Mythical Warriors of Norse Legend" Step into the enchanting world of Valkyries, as we explore their captivating presence in various forms of art throughout history. From Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers) in 1894 to Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire by Hermann Hendrich in the early 20th century, these ethereal beings have continued to inspire artists across generations. In Lokis brood from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905, we witness their divine connection to the gods themselves. Freia, the fair one depicted by Arthur Rackham in his illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie in 1910 showcases their beauty and grace. Rackham's artwork also brings us Brunnhilde on Grane leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre—a poignant moment that symbolizes sacrifice and loyalty. Meanwhile, his illustration for The Edda transports us further into Norse mythology with its intricate details. One cannot forget Richard Wagner's iconic opera "The Ride of the Valkyries, " which immortalized these fierce warriors through music. Their role as Odin's chosen ones is beautifully portrayed alongside Fenrir, Freyr, Surt, and other deities in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons. Beyond mythology-inspired artistry lies a surprising encounter between Valkyrie and British challenger Valkyrie during America's Cup race in 1883. A testament to how this mythical figure has permeated popular culture beyond ancient tales. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the mystique surrounding valkyries—powerful symbols of bravery, honor, and destiny that continue to captivate our imagination even today.