Wagner Collection (#9)

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)

Music cover, Double Eagle March by J F Wagner
Music cover, Double Eagle (Doppel Adler) March for piano by J F Wagner. Date: circa 1902

Richard Wagner, German composer (litho)
2775562 Richard Wagner, German composer (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner, German composer)

Joseph O Mara, Irish tenor (b / w photo)
2776635 Joseph O Mara, Irish tenor (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph O Mara (1864-1927), Irish tenor

At the head of the large body of men rode Rienzi, illustration from The Stories of
3502364 At the head of the large body of men rode Rienzi, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

He saw a beautiful woman, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502361 He saw a beautiful woman, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Thus it was with Parsifal began his pilgrimage, illustration from The Stories of
3502359 Thus it was with Parsifal began his pilgrimage, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

The death of Siegfried, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502357 The death of Siegfried, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

The three maidens swam close to the shore, illustration from The Stories of Wagner
3502356 The three maidens swam close to the shore, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

The giants bore Freia away, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502352 The giants bore Freia away, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Brunhilde knelt at his feet, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502351 Brunhilde knelt at his feet, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Wagner (engraving)
3630573 Wagner (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner. One of the illustrations to Goethes Faust by Paul Konewka (Sampson Low, 1871)

Caricature of German composer Richard Wagner (litho)
3646212 Caricature of German composer Richard Wagner (litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of German composer Richard Wagner)

Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (b / w photo)
3641301 Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin)

La Walkyrie (The Valkyrie) (colour litho)
3098658 La Walkyrie (The Valkyrie) (colour litho) by Laurent-Desrousseaux, Henri Alphonse Louis (1862-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Walkyrie (The Valkyrie)

Richard Wagners Dream (litho)
3102289 Richard Wagners Dream (litho) by Schweninger, Karl or Carl the Younger (1854-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagners Dream)

Al Siegfried (colour litho)
2798267 Al Siegfried (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Siegfried. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 14 January 1900.); © Look and Learn

Siegfried awakens Brunhild (engraving)
2808023 Siegfried awakens Brunhild (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried awakens Brunhild.); © Look and Learn

The Wagner Festival (engraving)
1616043 The Wagner Festival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagner Festival)

Stage effects at Covent Garden for Das Rheingold
Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden demonstrating how the Rhine maidens are made to swim naturally in Wagners Das Rheingold. Date: 1936

Felia Litvinne, Russian opera singer (b / w photo)
978118 Felia Litvinne, Russian opera singer (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felia Litvinne, Russian opera singer)

He was compelled to yield (colour litho)
979618 He was compelled to yield (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: He was compelled to yield. A scene from Lohengrin, by Richard Wagner)

He saw a beautiful woman (colour litho)
979607 He saw a beautiful woman (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He saw a beautiful woman. A scene from Tannhauser, by Richard Wagner)

Portrait of Richard Wagner (oil on canvas, 1882)
LRI4650721 Portrait of Richard Wagner (oil on canvas, 1882) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Handwritten letter of Richard Wagner to Luigi Mancinelli, December 10th, 1883
LRI4567800 Handwritten letter of Richard Wagner to Luigi Mancinelli, December 10th, 1883 by Wagner, Richard (1813-83); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Character from opera Lohengrin by Wagner
LRI4567763 Character from opera Lohengrin by Wagner by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a character from the opera " Lohengrin" by composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Portrait of Italo Cristalli in the opera The Master Singers of Nuremberg by Wagner
LRI4567744 Portrait of Italo Cristalli in the opera The Master Singers of Nuremberg by Wagner by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Tannhauser by Wagner
LRI4567687 Illustration for Tannhauser by Wagner by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from " Tannhauser" opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer. 1871. Digital colouring
XEE557333 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer. 1871. Digital colouring. by Hanfstaengl, Franz (1804-77) (after); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; German, out of copyright

Richard Wagner, German composer (b / w photo)
2776507 Richard Wagner, German composer (b/w photo) by German photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (b / w photo)
3641300 Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Production of Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin)

The contest between Tristan and Melot (colour litho)
3643410 The contest between Tristan and Melot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The contest between Tristan and Melot)

Death of Tristan (colour litho)
3643407 Death of Tristan (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Tristan. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898
3618463 The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898 by Wagner, Otto (1841-1918); (add.info.: The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898. Detail. Vienna, Austria. Otto Wagner (1841-1918)

The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898
3618462 The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898 by Wagner, Otto (1841-1918); (add.info.: The Otto Wagner Pavilion on Karlsplatz, 1898. Vienna, Austria. Otto Wagner (1841-1918)

He was compelled to yield, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502360 He was compelled to yield, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Lohengrin (chromolitho)
735309 Lohengrin (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lohengrin. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Walther is crowned the winner and becomes a Meistersinger (chromolitho)
735761 Walther is crowned the winner and becomes a Meistersinger (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parsifal Heals Amfortas with the Holy Spear (chromolitho)
735162 Parsifal Heals Amfortas with the Holy Spear (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsifal Heals Amfortas with the Holy Spear)

The Return of Parsifal with the Holy Spear (chromolitho)
735161 The Return of Parsifal with the Holy Spear (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Parsifal with the Holy Spear)

Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser (chromolitho)
734744 Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram and His Companions Find Tannhauser)

Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa (chromolitho)
734722 Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram von Eschenbach and Zampa)

Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho)
734693 Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elsa and Fatma. Liebig card)

Stage design for Tristan and Isolde by Wagner
BAL240127 Stage design for Tristan and Isolde by Wagner, 1912 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 55.4x80.2 cm; State Central A.A

The Valkyries Vigil, 1906 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
PNH353923 The Valkyries Vigil, 1906 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); 101.8x73.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Fricka approaches in anger, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324233 Fricka approaches in anger, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 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.