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Wagner Collection (#8)

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

Background imageWagner Collection: Tristan (chromolitho)

Tristan (chromolitho)
735312 Tristan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageWagner Collection: Tannhauser (chromolitho)

Tannhauser (chromolitho)
735310 Tannhauser (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tannhauser. Liebig card)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner and Kaiser Wilhem I open the Bayreuth Theatre in 1876 (chromolitho)

Wagner and Kaiser Wilhem I open the Bayreuth Theatre in 1876 (chromolitho)
735935 Wagner and Kaiser Wilhem I open the Bayreuth Theatre in 1876 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner at the villa Wesendonck in Zurich (chromolitho)

Wagner at the villa Wesendonck in Zurich (chromolitho)
735932 Wagner at the villa Wesendonck in Zurich (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner at the villa Wesendonck in Zurich)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagners childhood and his first compositions (chromolitho)

Wagners childhood and his first compositions (chromolitho)
735930 Wagners childhood and his first compositions (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagners childhood and his first compositions)

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegmund and Tasso (chromolitho)

Siegmund and Tasso (chromolitho)
734720 Siegmund and Tasso (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegmund and Tasso)

Background imageWagner Collection: Walther and Eva meet in the Cathedral (chromolitho)

Walther and Eva meet in the Cathedral (chromolitho)
735756 Walther and Eva meet in the Cathedral (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walther and Eva meet in the Cathedral)

Background imageWagner Collection: Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho)

Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho)
2798385 Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatro La Scala)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner theatre, Bayreuth (b / w photo)

Wagner theatre, Bayreuth (b / w photo)
3091491 Wagner theatre, Bayreuth (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner theatre, Bayreuth)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner and a scene from his opera The Flying Dutchman, 1913 (colour litho)

Richard Wagner and a scene from his opera The Flying Dutchman, 1913 (colour litho)
3102305 Richard Wagner and a scene from his opera The Flying Dutchman, 1913 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Viennese Band at the Alhambra, London, Musical Director J Delikat

Viennese Band at the Alhambra, London, Musical Director J Delikat, programme includes works by Wagner, Elgar, German, Sarasate, Liszt and Sousa, 12 April 1903. Date: 1903

Background imageWagner Collection: WW II - German officers surrender to General Montgomery

WW II - German officers surrender to General Montgomery
End of World War II - German officers surrender to Field Marshall Montgomery, Luneberg Heath, May 5th. Major Friedal, Admiral Wagner, Admiral von Friedeburg, General Kinzel, Colonel Poleck

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagners 'Siegfried, 'at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden

Wagners "Siegfried, "at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, the Awakening of Brunnhilde (engraving)
1614977 Wagners " Siegfried, " at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, the Awakening of Brunnhilde (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageWagner Collection: Scene from Wagners Opera 'The Flying Dutchman, 'at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)

Scene from Wagners Opera "The Flying Dutchman, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1602540 Scene from Wagners Opera " The Flying Dutchman, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324253 The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from

Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from
STC324249 Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho)

Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323695 Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

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

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883), German composer
GIA4813103 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883), German composer. Painting by Franz von Lenbach (1836-1904). Wagner Museum in Bayreuth

Background imageWagner Collection: The Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Les Maitres Chanteurs de Nuremberg), WWV 96

The Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Les Maitres Chanteurs de Nuremberg), WWV 96
GIA4804833 The Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Les Maitres Chanteurs de Nuremberg), WWV 96, opera by Richard Wagner created in 1868. Scenography of Ferrario for La Scala in Milan, 1898

Background imageWagner Collection: Handwritten letter of Richard Wagner to Luigi Mancinelli, December 10th, 1883

Handwritten letter of Richard Wagner to Luigi Mancinelli, December 10th, 1883
LRI4567807 Handwritten letter of Richard Wagner to Luigi Mancinelli, December 10th, 1883 by Wagner, Richard (1813-83); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Background imageWagner Collection: Representation of the character of 'Siegfried'for '

Representation of the character of "Siegfried"for "
GIA4774816 Representation of the character of " Siegfried" for " The Twilight of the Gods". " Der ring des Nibelungen" by Unknown Artist

Background imageWagner Collection: Decor for Richard Wagners 'Parsifal'show: the Klingsor Garden

Decor for Richard Wagners "Parsifal"show: the Klingsor Garden
GIA4774717 Decor for Richard Wagners " Parsifal" show: the Klingsor Garden. Scenography of Bruckner 1882. Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of Richard Wagner (b / w photo)

Portrait of Richard Wagner (b / w photo)
LRI4565661 Portrait of Richard Wagner (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Biblioteca del Conservatorio G

Background imageWagner Collection: Cartoon by the German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Cartoon by the German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
XEE4132852 Cartoon by the German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883), (Wagner as a false beggar of the road, leaves the baviere and takes the road to Geneve.In the Illustrous World 1886)

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)
XEE4146807 Portrait of composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer. by Unknown photographer

Background imageWagner Collection: RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) German composer. Portrait photo, 1871 (Franz Hanfstaengl)

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) German composer. Portrait photo, 1871 (Franz Hanfstaengl)
XEE4144897 RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883) German composer. Portrait photo, 1871 (Franz Hanfstaengl). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Tannhauser au Venusberg (chalk on paper)

Tannhauser au Venusberg (chalk on paper)
5196934 TannhaAoser au Venusberg (chalk on paper) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: a framed monochrome drawing on paper)

Background imageWagner Collection: Sketch for Richard Wagners opera Tristan and Isolde

Sketch for Richard Wagners opera Tristan and Isolde
BAL126092 Sketch for Richard Wagners opera Tristan and Isolde, 1910s (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWagner Collection: Portrait of King Ludwig II and Richard Wagner (colour litho)

Portrait of King Ludwig II and Richard Wagner (colour litho)
815180 Portrait of King Ludwig II and Richard Wagner (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner, Music of the Future, 19 May 1877, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Richard Wagner, Music of the Future, 19 May 1877, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611608 Richard Wagner, Music of the Future, 19 May 1877, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: Wagner, Tannhauser (chromolitho)

Wagner, Tannhauser (chromolitho)
667119 Wagner, Tannhauser (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner, Tannhauser. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Background imageWagner Collection: The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from

The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from
STC324255 The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes

Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes
STC324210 Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes!, frontispiece to The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageWagner Collection: Richard Wagner piercing an eardrum, 1869 (colour litho)

Richard Wagner piercing an eardrum, 1869 (colour litho)
498757 Richard Wagner piercing an eardrum, 1869 (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner (1813-83)

Background imageWagner Collection: Eva (Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg) (chromolitho)

Eva (Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg) (chromolitho)
735119 Eva (Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eva (Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg)

Background imageWagner Collection: Brunnhilde (Die Walkure) (chromolitho)

Brunnhilde (Die Walkure) (chromolitho)
735118 Brunnhilde (Die Walkure) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunnhilde (Die Walkure)

Background imageWagner Collection: Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho)

Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho)
735116 Isolde (Tristan und Isolde) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde (Tristan und Isolde)

Background imageWagner Collection: Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho)

Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho)
735759 Hans Sachs in his workshop (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Sachs in his workshop)

Background imageWagner Collection: Columbus and Daland (chromolitho)

Columbus and Daland (chromolitho)
734761 Columbus and Daland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus and Daland)

Background imageWagner Collection: Tannhauser Dies Forgiven (chromolitho)

Tannhauser Dies Forgiven (chromolitho)
734748 Tannhauser Dies Forgiven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tannhauser Dies Forgiven)

Background imageWagner Collection: The first performance of Lohengrin (colour litho)

The first performance of Lohengrin (colour litho)
2818226 The first performance of Lohengrin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first performance of Lohengrin)

Background imageWagner Collection: Lohengrin and Elsa of Brabant

Lohengrin and Elsa of Brabant, an old German legend

Background imageWagner Collection: The Valkyrie / Die Walkure

The Valkyrie / Die Walkure
3749440 The Valkyrie / Die Walkure by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Valkyrie / Die Walkure by Richard Wagner)

Background imageWagner Collection: The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung

The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung
3749426 The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Richard Wagner)




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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.