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Wagner Collection (#6)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a renowned German composer who left an indelible mark on the world of music

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner, c. 1860s (b/w photo)

Portrait of Richard Wagner, c. 1860s (b/w photo)
7406980 Portrait of Richard Wagner, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Academy of Music, London

Background imageWagner Collection: The Master Singers of Nuremberg (Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg): Wagner Opera. Ad 1890

The Master Singers of Nuremberg (Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg): Wagner Opera. Ad 1890
XEE4408328 The Master Singers of Nuremberg (Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg): Wagner Opera. Ad 1890 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (drawing, 1880)

Portrait of Richard Wagner (drawing, 1880)
LRI4673230 Portrait of Richard Wagner (drawing, 1880) by Bac, Ferdinand Sigismund (1859-1952); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Characters of Lohengrin, 1906 (colour litho)

The Characters of Lohengrin, 1906 (colour litho)
FGL5486074 The Characters of Lohengrin, 1906 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Le personnage de Lohengrin, heros de l'opera du meme nom de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: Vignette of the Opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1906 (colour litho)

Vignette of the Opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1906 (colour litho)
FGL5486030 Vignette of the Opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, 1906 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Cosima Wagner (1838 - 1930), daughter of Franz Liszt

Portrait of Cosima Wagner (1838 - 1930), daughter of Franz Liszt, wife of Richard Wagner (oil on canvas)
GIA4774861 Portrait of Cosima Wagner (1838 - 1930), daughter of Franz Liszt, wife of Richard Wagner (oil on canvas) by Woldan-Schuster, Raffael (1870-1951); Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth, Bavaria

Background imageWagner Collection: Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner

Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner
7279042 Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsifal shows the Holy Grail, work by Richard Wagner, Historical)

Background imageWagner Collection: Senta sees the Dutchman, scene from The Flying Dutchman, play by Richard Wagner

Senta sees the Dutchman, scene from The Flying Dutchman, play by Richard Wagner
7279003 Senta sees the Dutchman, scene from The Flying Dutchman, play by Richard Wagner by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Senta sees the Dutchman)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner (colour litho)

Richard Wagner (colour litho)
1700866 Richard Wagner (colour litho) by German School; (add.info.: Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 - 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist

Background imageWagner Collection: The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324256 The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho)
STC324254 Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner, german composer (Painting, 19th century)

Portrait of Richard Wagner, german composer (Painting, 19th century)
LRI4627574 Portrait of Richard Wagner, german composer (Painting, 19th century) by Tivoli, Giuseppe (1845-1925); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Background imageWagner Collection: The Departure of Lohengrin, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge

The Departure of Lohengrin, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho)
IL288851 The Departure of Lohengrin, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: The Death of Tristan (engraving)

The Death of Tristan (engraving)
7157340 The Death of Tristan (engraving) by Goldberg, Gustav Adolf (1848-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Tristan)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Klingsor keep for Richard Wagners 'Parsifal II Act'. Illustration in 'The Living Work of Art'by

The Klingsor keep for Richard Wagners "Parsifal II Act". Illustration in "The Living Work of Art"by
LSE4095251 The Klingsor keep for Richard Wagners " Parsifal II Act". Illustration in " The Living Work of Art" by Adolphe Appia (1862-1928) by Appia

Background imageWagner Collection: Schumann-Heink (litho)

Schumann-Heink (litho)
5219543 Schumann-Heink (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schumann-Heink. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Women (Halcyon House)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner and King Ludwig II, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Wagner and King Ludwig II, c. 1900 (colour litho)
FIA5407560 Wagner and King Ludwig II, c.1900 (colour litho) by Bergen, Fritz (1857-1941); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageWagner Collection: The Knight tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin

The Knight tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge
IL288855 The Knight tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney

Background imageWagner Collection: Portraits of Composers: Wagner (litho)

Portraits of Composers: Wagner (litho)
5990205 Portraits of Composers: Wagner (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Composers by Henry Thomas)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer photo by Joseph Albert (1825-1886), 1864

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer photo by Joseph Albert (1825-1886), 1864
XEE4161133 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer photo by Joseph Albert (1825-1886), 1864. by Albert, Joseph (1825-1886); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Silhouette by Richard Wagner by Otto Bohler (1847-1913)

Silhouette by Richard Wagner by Otto Bohler (1847-1913)
XEE4146813 Silhouette by Richard Wagner by Otto Bohler (1847-1913) by Bohler, Otto (1847-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Ortrid claims Precedence before Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin

Ortrid claims Precedence before Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge
IL288854 Ortrid claims Precedence before Elsa, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: The Coming of the Unknown Knight, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge

The Coming of the Unknown Knight, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge
IL288852 The Coming of the Unknown Knight, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: The bride Penelope in wedding veil with her pronuba or matron of honor

The bride Penelope in wedding veil with her pronuba or matron of honor
6340183 The bride Penelope in wedding veil with her pronuba or matron of honor by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: He Forbids the Questions, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge

He Forbids the Questions, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho)
IL288853 He Forbids the Questions, illustration from Wagners Lohengrin, published by George Routledge, 1901 (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner at Munich (litho)

Richard Wagner at Munich (litho)
7149722 Richard Wagner at Munich (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) at Munich

Background imageWagner Collection: Wilhelm Richard Wagner, from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961019 Wilhelm Richard Wagner, from Living Biographies of Great Composers by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Wilhelm Richard Wagner, 1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: Johnson Wagner

Johnson Wagner USA The Open Championship 2012, Royal Lytham & St.Annes Lytham & St.Annes, Lancashire, England 20 July 2012 Date: 20 July 2012

Background imageWagner Collection: German composer Richard Wagner and his wife Cosima entertaining Franz Liszt

German composer Richard Wagner and his wife Cosima entertaining Franz Liszt and Hans von Wolzogen at their home
7148170 German composer Richard Wagner and his wife Cosima entertaining Franz Liszt and Hans von Wolzogen at their home, Villa Wahnfried, Bayreuth, 1880 (engraving) by Beckmann

Background imageWagner Collection: The Siege of Paris (litho)

The Siege of Paris (litho)
7149745 The Siege of Paris (litho) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Paris, satire on the performance of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin in Paris, 1891)

Background imageWagner Collection: A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)

A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)
DGC288115 A Repetition of Tristan und Isolde, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: 'Portrait du compositeur Richard Wagner'(Portrait of the composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

"Portrait du compositeur Richard Wagner"(Portrait of the composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
FIA5398483 " Portrait du compositeur Richard Wagner" (Portrait of the composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)) Peinture de Franz von Lenbach (1836-1904)

Background imageWagner Collection: Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
FIA5350163 Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), crayon, gouache et encre sur papier, 1912

Background imageWagner Collection: Village au bord de la mer. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner

Village au bord de la mer. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
FIA5350160 Village au bord de la mer. Decor preparatoire pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), gouache et tempera sur carton, 1912

Background imageWagner Collection: Kultur Protector (litho)

Kultur Protector (litho)
7149613 Kultur Protector (litho) by Dyson, Will (1880-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kultur Protector. Illustration from Kultur Cartoons (Stanley Paul & Co, London)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)

Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)
7157246 Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner, German composer. French cartoon from l Eclipse, 1869)

Background imageWagner Collection: Le roi Marc. Costume pour l opera Tristan et Iseult (ou Isolde ou Iseut)

Le roi Marc. Costume pour l opera Tristan et Iseult (ou Isolde ou Iseut) de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
FIA5380518 Le roi Marc. Costume pour l opera Tristan et Iseult (ou Isolde ou Iseut) de Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Oeuvre de Nicolas (Nicholas) Roerich (1874-1947), gouache et aquarelle sur papier

Background imageWagner Collection: Projet de decor pour l opera le Crepuscule des Dieux de Richard Wagner

Projet de decor pour l opera le Crepuscule des Dieux de Richard Wagner. (Stage Design for the opera the Twilight of)
FIA5358401 Projet de decor pour l opera le Crepuscule des Dieux de Richard Wagner. (Stage Design for the opera the Twilight of the Gods by R. Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
FIA5350173 Projet de costume pour l opera Tristan et Isolde de Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Oeuvre de Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947), crayon, gouache et encre sur papier, 1912

Background imageWagner Collection: Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)

Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho)
DGC288127 Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, illustration from The Savoy, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charron; Cartwright; Wagner (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charron; Cartwright; Wagner (engraving)
7195298 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charron; Cartwright; Wagner (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charron; Cartwright; Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: Valhalla's Downfall. Creator: Roeber (Rober), Fritz (Friedrich) (1851-1924)

Valhalla's Downfall. Creator: Roeber (Rober), Fritz (Friedrich) (1851-1924)
Valhalla's Downfall. Private Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegfried, facing the dragon Fafner, waved his sword. Stage of the Opera '

Siegfried, facing the dragon Fafner, waved his sword. Stage of the Opera "
GIA4765742 Siegfried, facing the dragon Fafner, waved his sword. Stage of the Opera " Ring of the Nibelungen" by Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883). Painting

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegfried (Sigurd) and Bruennhilde (Brunehild) par Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)

Siegfried (Sigurd) and Bruennhilde (Brunehild) par Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
FIA5404711 Siegfried (Sigurd) and Bruennhilde (Brunehild) par Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933). Oil on canvas, size : 130x200, 1909, Private Collection by Butler

Background imageWagner Collection: Les valkyries - The Walkueren (Valkyrien), by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)

Les valkyries - The Walkueren (Valkyrien), by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
FIA5407566 Les valkyries - The Walkueren (Valkyrien), by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892). Oil on canvas, 1864. Dimension : 263x203 cm

Background imageWagner Collection: Tristan et Iseut - Tristan and Iseult par Egusquiza y Barrena, Rogelio de (1845-1915)

Tristan et Iseut - Tristan and Iseult par Egusquiza y Barrena, Rogelio de (1845-1915)
FIA5405916 Tristan et Iseut - Tristan and Iseult par Egusquiza y Barrena, Rogelio de (1845-1915). Oil on canvas, size : 160x240, 1910, Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao by Egusquiza




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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.