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Wagner Collection (#7)

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

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

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer
LSE4312607 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner - portrait by Franz Hanfstaengl, 19th century

Richard Wagner - portrait by Franz Hanfstaengl, 19th century
LSE4088213 Richard Wagner - portrait by Franz Hanfstaengl, 19th century by Hanfstaengl, Franz (1804-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner - portrait by Franz Hanfstaengl)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer and playwright

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer and playwright
XEE4404054 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer and playwright. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: Illustration for the scene 2, act III of Lohengrin, opera by Wagner

Illustration for the scene 2, act III of Lohengrin, opera by Wagner
LRI4567769 Illustration for the scene 2, act III of Lohengrin, opera by Wagner by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Illustration for the opera Parsifal by Wagner, represented in 1882 at the theatre of

Illustration for the opera Parsifal by Wagner, represented in 1882 at the theatre of
LRI4567749 Illustration for the opera Parsifal by Wagner, represented in 1882 at the theatre of Bayreuth by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Illustration for Parsifal by Wagner, 1882

Illustration for Parsifal by Wagner, 1882
LRI4567694 Illustration for Parsifal by Wagner, 1882 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from " Parsifal" opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883)

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883)
XEE4412007 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883).); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background imageWagner Collection: From left to right: Cosima Wagner, Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt

From left to right: Cosima Wagner, Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt
GIA4774797 From left to right: Cosima Wagner, Richard Wagner, Franz Liszt and Walsogen at Villa Wahfried in Bayreuth. painting by Beckmann, 1881. Wagner Museum Bayreuth

Background imageWagner Collection: Set for the opera 'Les filles du Rhine'by Richard Wagner

Set for the opera "Les filles du Rhine"by Richard Wagner
GIA4774777 Set for the opera " Les filles du Rhine" by Richard Wagner, created in 1869: painting by Herman Hendrich. Wagner Museum Bayreuth

Background imageWagner Collection: Decoration for 'Die Meistersinger'or '

Decoration for "Die Meistersinger"or "
GIA4774729 Decoration for " Die Meistersinger" or " Les maitres singteurs de Nuremberg", opera by Richard Wagner. Scenography of Bruckner, Act I. Wagner Museum Bayreuth

Background imageWagner Collection: Illustration for the last scene of The Mastersingers of Nuremberg by Wagner

Illustration for the last scene of The Mastersingers of Nuremberg by Wagner
LRI4567719 Illustration for the last scene of The Mastersingers of Nuremberg by Wagner, for the representation in Teatro alla scala

Background imageWagner Collection: RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) English composer - engraving

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) English composer - engraving
XEE4149227 RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) English composer - engraving by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Portrait of composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
XEE4146790 Portrait of composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer. by Unknown photographer

Background imageWagner Collection: Lohengrin in in a nacelle drawn by a swan, scene of the opera 'Lohengrin'

Lohengrin in in a nacelle drawn by a swan, scene of the opera "Lohengrin"
XEE4145850 Lohengrin in in a nacelle drawn by a swan, scene of the opera " Lohengrin" by Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Engraving In " La Science francaise"

Background imageWagner Collection: Cartoon by German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), (Kind of Munich

Cartoon by German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), (Kind of Munich
XEE4132848 Cartoon by German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), (Kind of Munich) In le Monde Illustrous 1886. by French School

Background imageWagner Collection: Eva in the workshop of Hans Sachs (Act III of the opera '

Eva in the workshop of Hans Sachs (Act III of the opera "
XEE4132838 Eva in the workshop of Hans Sachs (Act III of the opera " Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg", in French " The Master Singers of Nuremberg" by Richard Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in 'L

Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in "L
LSE4107886 Cartoon by Wagner, generalissimo of the German forces - in " L Eclipse" of 07/08/1870 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: Allegorical illustration of 'L or du Rhine'

Allegorical illustration of "L or du Rhine"
LSE4103981 Allegorical illustration of " L or du Rhine", (Das Rheingold) opera by Richard Wagner, 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageWagner Collection: Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail, 1912 (oil on canvas)

Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail, 1912 (oil on canvas)
CH137859 Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); 134.6x102.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner (1813-1883) (b / w photo)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) (b / w photo)
5219993 Richard Wagner (1813-1883) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas)

The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas)
827288 The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo, (oil on canvas) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); 121.3x241.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Mail Coach in Toledo)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho)

The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho)
3627026 The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth)

Background imageWagner Collection: Front cover, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub

Front cover, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502367 Front cover, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Background imageWagner Collection: The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub

The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502366 The two gazed at each other, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Background imageWagner Collection: Then in the silence a bird sang to him, illustration from The Stories of Wagner

Then in the silence a bird sang to him, illustration from The Stories of Wagner
3502355 Then in the silence a bird sang to him, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Background imageWagner Collection: Tristan and Isolde

Tristan and Isolde
3768913 Tristan and Isolde by Engels, Robert (1866-1926); (add.info.: Tristan and Isolde / Iseut-chapter called Le Gue Aventureux-illustrated by Robert Engels. Published by Kadar 1933)

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegfried

Siegfried
3749395 Siegfried by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Siegfried by Richard Wagner. Siegfried exalts having forged the blade Nothung. Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1867-1939)

Background imageWagner Collection: German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera

German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
6014117 German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (litho) by Birkenruth

Background imageWagner Collection: German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho)

German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho)
6014111 German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Hungarian soprano Katharina Klafsky as Elisabeth in Richard Wagners opera Tannhauser at the Royal

Hungarian soprano Katharina Klafsky as Elisabeth in Richard Wagners opera Tannhauser at the Royal Opera House
6014097 Hungarian soprano Katharina Klafsky as Elisabeth in Richard Wagners opera Tannhauser at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 1892 (litho) by Birkenruth

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

Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)
6034910 Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Wagnerites, 1894 (litho)

The Wagnerites, 1894 (litho)
5208521 The Wagnerites, 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagnerites, 1894)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner and his friends (gravure)

Wagner and his friends (gravure)
672415 Wagner and his friends (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner and his friends)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wotan Takes Leave of Brunhild (gravure)

Wotan Takes Leave of Brunhild (gravure)
671922 Wotan Takes Leave of Brunhild (gravure) by Dielitz, Konrad (1845-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wotan Takes Leave of Brunhild)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner with his son, Siegfried, 1880 (b / w photo)

Richard Wagner with his son, Siegfried, 1880 (b / w photo)
498756 Richard Wagner with his son, Siegfried, 1880 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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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.