Wagner Collection (#4)

Parsifal with Graal, Kundry dying, early 20th century (postcard)
1835826 Parsifal with Graal, Kundry dying, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Parsifal with Graal, Kundry dying, final scene of Parsifal, opera by RichardWagner, postcard)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, engraving, c. 1874, colourized document
1740938 Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, engraving, c. 1874, colourized document

Wotan in front of Brunnhild stake, early 20th century (postcard)
1825120 Wotan in front of Brunnhild stake, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Wotan in front of Brunnhild stake, from the Valkyrie (Die Walkure) opera by RichardWagner (1856)

Richard and Cosima Wagner (photo)
CUL4893501 Richard and Cosima Wagner (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism

Tannhäuser and Venus in the Venusberg. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Tannhauser and Venus in the Venusberg. Private Collection

Biblical scene: The Holy Grail. Christian symbol with the dove to represent the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit)
NWI4915964 Biblical scene: The Holy Grail. Christian symbol with the dove to represent the Holy Spirit (Holy Spirit). Engraving to illustrate Wagner's Opera " Parsifal"; (add.info)

Poster for the opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner, 1891. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)
Poster for the opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner, 1891. Private Collection

Poster for the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1891. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)
Poster for the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1891. Private Collection

Place de l'Opéra on the evening of the Paris first performance of Lohengrin, 1891
Place de l'Opera on the evening of the Paris first performance of Lohengrin, 1891. Private Collection

Cover of the vocal score of opera "Rienzi, the last of the tribunes" by Richard Wagner, 1890s. Private Collection

Costume design for Ella Russell als Elisabeth in the Opera "Tannhäuser" by Richard Wagner, 1890s
Costume design for Ella Russell als Elisabeth in the Opera "Tannhauser" by Richard Wagner, 1890s. Private Collection

Set design for Opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner. Creator: Brückner, Max (Maximilian) (1836-1919)
Set design for Opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner. Private Collection

Tannhäuser and Venus in the Venusberg. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Tannhauser and Venus in the Venusberg. Private Collection

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

Costume design for the Opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1888. Creator: Edel (Colorno), Alfredo (1856-1912)
Costume design for the Opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1888. Found in the collection of the Archivio Storico Ricordi

Portrait of the Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), 1875. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), 1875. 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

Mazeppa. Creator: Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919)
Mazeppa. 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

Le Graal. Prélude de Lohengrin, 1902. Creator: Fantin-Latour, Henri (1836-1904)
Le Graal. Prelude de Lohengrin, 1902. Found in the collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

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

Portrait of the Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Creator: Lenbach, Franz, von (1836-1904)
Portrait of the Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). 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

Wagner Twin Tri Pacer NX932A. A twin-engined Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer, powered by two 125hp Lycoming engines, converted by Harold Wagner, who flew it about 100 hrs then reverted to single engine

Queen Victoria hearing Lohengrin at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday
Queen Victoria hearing " Lohengrin" at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday, 24 May 1899, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) at a performance of Richard Wagners opera

The death mask of Richard Wagner, 1883. Found in the Collection of Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

Costume designs for opera Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner, 1889. Private Collection

Secession Building, Vienna, Austria

A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. Creator: Alexander von Wagner
A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. 19th century depiction of entertainment in Ancient Rome. The Chariot Race, painting in the Manchester Art Gallery

Still from the film Die Nibelungen: Siegfried with Paul Richter and Margarete Schoen
RYS336040 Still from the film " Die Nibelungen: Siegfried" with Paul Richter and Margarete Schoen, 1924 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Das Rheingold by Richard Wagner. Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla. Illustration to the premiere, 1869, 1869. Private Collection

King Ludwig II as Lohengrin in the Blue Grotto of Linderhof Palace, c. 1900. Private Collection

The Temple of the Holy Grail. Set design for opera Parsifal by Richard Wagner, 1882. Found in the Collection of Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

Tannhauser and Venus, 1901. Found in the Collection of Atkinson Art Gallery

Franz Volker as Siegmund in opera Die Walkure by Richard Wagner, Bayreuth, 1933. Private Collection

Opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner, III Act, 1894. 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

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Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a renowned German composer who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His compositions, such as "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung, " continue to captivate audiences with their grandeur and emotional depth. One notable depiction of Wagner's work is found in Aubrey Beardsley's illustration for "Siegfried. " This intricate artwork beautifully captures the essence of the opera, showcasing Beardsley's talent in bringing Wagner's vision to life. Another fascinating portrayal can be seen in "Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers)" from 1894. This painting highlights his influence on various art forms beyond music, demonstrating his ability to inspire creativity across different mediums. Wagner's impact extended far beyond his compositions. In a Punch cartoon titled "A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle, " we see how his ambitious four-opera cycle garnered attention and even humorously warned audiences about its length and complexity. Even heraldry paid homage to this musical genius. The Officers of Arms at Heralds College in 1952 acknowledged Wagner by including him among their ranks, recognizing his significant contributions to culture and society. In Arthur Rackham's illustration for "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " we are introduced to Freia, portrayed as a fair maiden. Rackham skillfully brings her character alive through delicate strokes, capturing the enchantment that permeates Wagner's operas. Franz von Lenbach immortalized Richard Wagner in oil on canvas in 1871. This portrait showcases not only Lenbach’s artistic prowess but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by this influential composer. Lokis brood from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons further emphasizes how deeply rooted mythology influenced much of Wagner’s work. Through these tales, he transported listeners to a world of gods and heroes, captivating their imaginations with his storytelling.