RMG3KC6W–“Siegfried hands the drinking-horn back to Gutrune, and gazes at her with sudden passion” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG6M7NT–Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, studio photograph circa 1873.
RMG6NRMG–Richard Wagner (1813-1883) German composer, portrait by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) circa 1882. See description for more information.
RMGCXA96–“Parsifal in Quest of the Holy Grail.” Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). See description for more information.
RMGC3KNY–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Götterdämmerung)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 4: Twilight of the Gods) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Brünnhilde on the boat with Gunther. See description for more information.
RMGCXA97–“Parsifal healing King Amfortas.” Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Act 3, in the castle of the Grail, Amfortas is brought before the Grail shrine and healed. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNK–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Siegfried)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 3: Siegfried) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The Wanderer (Wotan) arrives at the entrance to Fafner's cave, where Alberich is keeping vigil. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNW–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Götterdämmerung)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 4: Twilight of the Gods) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The Rhine overflows extinguishing Brünnhilde funeral pyre and the Rhinemaidens claim the ring. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNM–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Götterdämmerung)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 4: Twilight of the Gods) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883 The Three Norns spin the threads of fate at the foot of Yggdrasil, the tree of the world. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNR–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Siegfried)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 3: Siegfried) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Siegfried stabs the giant Fafner who has transformed into a dragon with the sword Nothung. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNN–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Götterdämmerung)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 4: Twilight of the Gods) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Prologue, the three Norns gather beside Brünnhilde's rock, weaving the rope of Destiny. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNP–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Die Walküre)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 2: The Valkyrie) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Wotan places Brünnhilde in an enchanted sleep within a circle of flame. See description for more information.
RMGCXA8T–“Monsalvat, the Castle of the Grail.” Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Klingsor's magic palace in the south of Spain, the musical notation at the top is from Act 1 with angels on both sides ringing bells. See description for more information.
RMGCXA98–“Parsifal revealing the Holy Grail.” Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Act 3 - Parsifal commands the unveiling of the Grail as all kneel, Kundry dies as a white dove descends and hovers above Parsifal. See description for more information.
RMGC3KP0–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.
RMGC3KNJ–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Götterdämmerung)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 4: Twilight of the Gods) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Brünnhilde tells the Rhinemaidens to take the ring from her ashes and sends Wotan's ravens home. See description for more information.
RMG8BREH–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Das Rheingold)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 1: The Rhinegold) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Top: Rhinemaiden weeps as Fasolt and Fafner look on; Below: Wotan and Loge go down below the earth to the Nibelungs and seize Alberich.
RMGC3KNT–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Das Rheingold)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 1: The Rhinegold) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Centre: Loge and Wotan confront Alberich amongst his treasure in Nibelheim; Surround: The three Norns weave the rope of Destiny. See description for more information.
RMGC3KNX–Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Der Ring des Nibelungen (Das Rheingold)” (The Ring of the Nibelung: Part 1: The Rhinegold) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The Rhinemaidens (Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde) pursue Alberich who has stolen the Rhine gold; to the left and right the three Norns weave the rope of destiny. See description for more information.
RMGCXA9J–“The Communion of the Holy Grail.” Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustration for “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The Knights arrive at the Hall of the Grail as Amfortas gives Holy Communion at the end of Act 1; last supper at the top flanked by wheat sheaves, angels holding bread and wine at the sides and a grape vine at the bottom. See description for more information.
RMG3RTH0–“Brunnhilde on Grane leaps on to the funeral pyre of Siegfried” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3RTH3–“Siegfried’s death” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). Hagen stabs Siegfried in the back with his spear as Wotan's ravens fly overhead. See description for more information.
RMG3EP89–“Siegfried kills Father” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). Siegfried stabs the giant Fafner who has transformed into a dragon with the sword Nothung. See description for more information.
RMG3KC72–“Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left her” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3RTGC–“Though gaily ye may laugh, In grief ye shall be left, For, mocking maids, this ring Ye ask shall never be yours” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3RTH2–“The ravens of Wotan” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). In Norse mythology Odin (Wotan) is accompanied by two ravens, Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory) who tell him everything they see and hear. See description for more information.
RMG3KC70–“The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KC6X–“The ring upon thy hand - …ah, be implored! For Wotan fling it away!” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3EP8H–“Mime finds the mother of Siegried in the forest” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KBET–“Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KBEW–“The dwarfs quarreling over the body of Father” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMF7T1EF–''Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!'' from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG7NNBJ–Title page from first edition of 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) published in 1911 showing the Three Norns spinning the threads of fate at the foot of Yggdrasil, the tree of the world. .
RMG30P3F–“Mime at the Anvil” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG30P3E–“Mime and the infant Siegfried” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG30P3D–“Siegfried sees himself in the stream” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3EP8A–“In dragon’s form Father now watches the hoard” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3EP8B–“The forging of Nothung” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG30P3G–“And there I learnt what love was like” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KBEX–“The Norns vanish” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). The three Norns gather beside Brünnhilde's rock, weaving the rope of Destiny, when the rope unexpectedly breaks they disappear. See description for more information.
RMG3KC71–“Swear to me, Hagen, my son!” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3RTH1–“O wife betrayed, I will avenge Thy trust deceived”” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KBEY–“Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfried’s arms” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG3KBER–“The three Norns” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). The three Norns, daughters of Erda, gather beside Brünnhilde's rock, weaving the rope of Destiny. See description for more information.
RMG3EP8F–“Mime and the Wanderer” from 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). See description for more information.
RMG7NNFD–Fafner. “Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Fasolt insists that the gold be heaped high enough to hide Freia from view, only then will he release her back to Wotan. Wotan has to give up the ring to fill the last chink.
RMG7NN92–“Raging, Wotan Rides to the rock! Like a storm-wind he comes!” frontispiece from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Wotan arrives in wrath to pass judgment on his daughter Brunnhilde who disobeying him by granting victory to Siegmund and not Hunding as instructed.
RMG7NNDM–“Siegmund the Walsung Thou dost see! As bride-gift He brings thee this sword” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Siegmund draws the sword Nothung from the ash tree where Wotan had placed it as part of his plan to reclaim the ring.
RMG7NNGP–“The Rhine’s pure-gleaming children Told me of their sorrow” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Loge learns that Alberich has stolen the Rhinegold.
RMG7NNC8–Wotan: “Appear, flickering fire, Encircle the rock with thy flame! Loge! Loge! Appear!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Wotan summons Loge to produce a wall of flame to surround the sleeping Brünnhilde.
RMG7NNDP–“Brunnhilde” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Brunnhilde looks down on Siegmund and Sieglinde in the valley below.
RMG7NNGJ–“The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Freia, the goddess of youth has been taken by the giants Fasolt and Fafner and without her golden apples that kept them eternally young begin to age and weaken.
RMG7NNCK–“Brunnhilde with her horse, at the mouth of the cave” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Brünnhilde is instructed by Wotan to protect Siegmund in his coming fight with Hunding.
RMG7NNGG–“Mime, howling. “Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!”” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Alberich enslaved the rest of the Nibelung dwarves with the power of the ring and forces his brother Mime to create a magic helmet, the Tarnhelm.
RMG7NNAE–“The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens’ from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. In the greenish-blue depths of the river the Rhinemaidens are swimming about in play
RMG7NNE4–“Hundling discovers the likeness between Siegmund and Sieglinde” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Hunding reluctantly offers Siegmund the hospitality demanded by custom and notes his resemblance to his wife late revealing he is one of his pursuers also and that they must battle in the morning.
RMG7NNG3–“Mime writhes under the lashes he receives” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Alberich has enslaved the rest of the Nibelung dwarves with the power of the ring and here torments Mime whilst invisible using the magic of the helmet Tarnhelm he forced Mime to make him.
RMG7NNC9–“The Ride of the Valkyries” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910.
RMG7NNCG–Brunnhilde: “I flee for the first time And am pursued: Warfather follows close. He nears, he nears in fury! Save this woman! Sisters, your help!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910.
RMG7NNFR–“Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Alberich wields the power of the Tarnhelm (magic helmet) transforming himself into a giant snake as Loge and Wotan look on.
RMG7NNCF–“There as a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave Keeps watch over Alberich’s ring” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. The giant Fafner transforms into a dragon guards his hoard in the forest.
RMG7NNFK–“Alberich drives in a band of Niblungs laden with gold and silver treasure” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. In Nibelheim, Alberich has enslaved the rest of the Nibelung dwarves.
RMG7NNEB–“The Rhine's fair children, bewailing their lost gold, weep.” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. The Rhinemaidens watch as the gods cross the rainbow bridge into Valhalla.
RMG7NNET–“Fafner kills Fasolt” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Fafner clubs Fasolt to death due to Alberich's terrible 'Death-Curse' on the ring.
RMG7NNAD–“Mock away! Mock! The Niblung makes for your toy!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. The Rhinemaidens tease Alberich whilst the peak of the rock begins to glow, this is the Rhine Gold.
RMG7NNBE–Title page from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), first edition published in 1910.
RMG7NND1–Brunnhilde: “Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Brunnhilde finds her father Wotan in a state of despair after Fricka his wife demands his beloved son Siegmund must die thereby destroying his plan to reclaim the ring.
RMG7NNBG–“The Rhine-Maidens teasing Alberich” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde frolic and tease the Nibelung Alberich.
RMG7NNCJ–“Brunnhilde stands for a long time dazed and alarmed” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Brunnhilde is shocked that her father Wotan wants her to ensure Hunding wins the battle against Siegmund, Wotan's beloved son.
RMG7NNDC–'Fricka approaches in anger' from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Fricka goddess of marriage, wife of the chief of the Gods, Wotan.
RMG7NNEW–“Erda bids thee beware” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Erda the earth goddess warns Wotan of impending doom and urges him to give up the cursed ring.
RMG7NNBK–“As he moves slowly away, Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Wotan leaves Brünnhilde in her enchanted sleep surrounded in a circle of flame lit by Loge.
RMG7NNH5–“The sleep of Brunnhilde” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Brünnhilde lies in her enchanted sleep surrounded in a circle of flames which will deter all but the bravest of heroes.
RMG7NNEF–“To my hammer’s swing Hitherward sweep Vapours and fogs! Hovering mists! Donner, your lord, summons his hosts!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Donner summons a thunderstorm to clear the air for the gods crossing into their new home Valhalla.
RMG7NNG4–“Fasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. The giants Fasolt and Fafner take Fricka's sister Freia, the goddess of youth and beauty and feminine love, in return for building a castle as agreed by Wotan.
RMG7NNDN–“Sieglinde prepares Hundling’s draught for the night” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Sieglinde drugs Hunding's drink to send him into a deep sleep.
RMG7NNH1–“Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!” from ‘The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie’ illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939), published in 1910. Alberich renounces love and seizes the Rhine gold returning to his chasm.
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