Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Siegfried)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 3: Siegfried) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Alberich keeps watch over Fafner’s cave deep in the forest whilst Wotan approaches. See description for more information.

Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Siegfried)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 3: Siegfried) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Alberich keeps watch over Fafner’s cave deep in the forest whilst Wotan approaches. See description for more information. Stock Photo

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AF Fotografie / Alamy Stock Photo

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3808 x 5669 px | 32.2 x 48 cm | 12.7 x 18.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1916

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Germany

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Franz Stassen was a close friend of Siegfried Wagner (third son of Richard Wagner) who led the the Bayreuth Festival or Richard Wagner Festival from 1908-1930. Heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, he illustrating the entire Ring Cycle, as well as Parzival, Lohengrin and Tannhäuser. Photograph of original colour lithograph published in 1916. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie

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