Walkure Collection

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Bayreuth 1951
A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere

The Valkyrie
Die Walkure, (The Valkyrie) Agnes Borgo as Brunnhilde, at the Paris Opera

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie. Illustration by Erwin Braune, Germany, c.1900 (postcard)
3434138 Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie. Illustration by Erwin Braune, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Religion. La Walkyrie. Coll. Part. Religion. Norse Mythology. The Valkyrie)

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla
537939 Brunhilde foremost of the Valkyries, daughter of Wotan and Erda, bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla. Illustration for the opera Die Walkure by Richard Wagner.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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

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

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

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

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

The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Artist: Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1928)
The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Private Collection

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

ACT 3 AT BAYREUTH 1938
Act three - as performed at Bayreuth in 1938 Date: 1938

ACT 2 AT BAYREUTH 1938
Act two - as performed at Bayreuth in 1938 Date: 1938

MUSIC/OPERA/WAGNER
THE RING - DIE WALKURE Date: circa 1900

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

Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323698 Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Postcard depicting Odin Calling Up the Fire, 1914 (colour litho)
CHT216994 Postcard depicting Odin Calling Up the Fire, 1914 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

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

The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung
3749414 The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Richard Wagner)

Siegfried
3749405 Siegfried by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Siegfried by Richard Wagner. Siegfried comes across the sleeping valkyrie Brunnhilde. Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1867-1939)

The Valkyrie / Die Walkure
3749389 The Valkyrie / Die Walkure by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Valkyrie / Das Walkure by Richard Wagner. The valkyrie Brunnhilde standing with her horse by the entrance to a cave)

Hjalmar bids farewell to Orvar-Oddr after the Battle of Samso, 1866. Creator: Winge
Hjalmar bids farewell to Orvar-Oddr after the Battle of Samso, 1866. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Valkyrie. Siegmund embraces Sieglinde, 1893. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Fortuny, Musei Civici di Venezia

Giantess Kriemhild, 1915. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Giantess Kriemhild, 1915. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Death of Baldr (Left site). From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Death of Baldr (Right site). From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Thor and the Midgard Serpent. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Brunhilde, 1899. Private Collection

The opera singer Felia Litvinne (1860-1936) as Brunnhilde in Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) by R. Wagner, ca 1896. Private Collection

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"Walkure: The Mythical Valkyries and Wagner's Epic Opera" Step into the realm of Norse mythology with Lokis brood, as depicted in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons from 1905. Amongst these divine beings, one group stands out - The Valkyrie or Walkure. These fierce warrior maidens were known for their association with Bayreuth, particularly the iconic production in 1951. The Ride of the Valkyries is a powerful composition that captures their essence perfectly. It evokes images of Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons (1905), showcasing epic battles between gods and mythical creatures. One cannot forget about the Binding of Fenris, another captivating scene from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons (1905). This event symbolizes both strength and treachery within Norse mythology. In ca 1899, an artist named Hendrich created a mesmerizing painting titled "The Walkuren, " depicting these valiant women in all their glory. Their beauty combined with their fearless nature makes them truly awe-inspiring figures. Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire by Hermann Hendrich beautifully captures a pivotal moment in Wagner's opera where Wotan bids farewell to his beloved daughter Brünnhilde amidst magical flames. This scene showcases not only Wagner's genius but also highlights the importance of music and opera throughout this tale. Bayreuth holds significant historical value when it comes to performances related to Walkure. Acts three and two at Bayreuth in 1938 left audiences spellbound as they witnessed breathtaking renditions brought to life on stage. Loki plays a crucial role alongside Sigyn in Norse mythology as seen in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons (1905). Their complex relationship adds depth to this already intricate narrative surrounding Walkure.