Alberich Collection

The Ring Recovered
Act three : the Rhinemaidens recover the Ring from Hagen and bear it away in triumph

Wagner / Ring / Dragon
Loge pretends to be afraid of Alberich in the guise of a dragon

Alberich, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Alberich, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Another drawing for Das Rheingold. It has the charm of a Japanese netsuke and reminds one of an earlier drawing

Alberichs pursuit of the Nibelungen Ring (engraving)
2808156 Alberichs pursuit of the Nibelungen Ring (engraving) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alberichs pursuit of the Nibelungen Ring.); © Look and Learn

The dwarf Alberich and the Rhinemaidens (The Rhine Gold), 1909. Creator: Veith, Eduard (1856-1925)
The dwarf Alberich and the Rhinemaidens (The Rhine Gold), 1909. Private Collection

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich goes to his son while he is sleeping and implores him to get the ring back

The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The conception of Hagen. The dwarf Alberich seducing Grimhilde

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich

Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich puts on the Tarnhelm and becomes invisible, beating Mime to taunt him. From Das Rheingold

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich beats his brother Mime for taking too long working on the Tarnhelm. From Das Rheingold

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Artist
Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich arrives at the river and tries to flatter the Rhinemaidens to get closer to the Rhinegold

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich climbs up to get the Rhinegold as the Rhinemaidens tease him. From Das Rheingold

Dark Cavern, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Alberich turns into a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge

Alberich Rhinemaidens 1885 Watercolor gouache
Artokoloro

The Wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen from Siegfried
BAL4209 " The Wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen" from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, translated by Margaret Armour, 1911 by Rackham

Siegfried Battles with the Gatekeeper as Alberich Approaches; Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, German, 1794 - 1872; Germany

Alberich & Hagen
Act two : Alberich makes his son Hagen swear revenge on Siegfried

Maidens Pursue Alberich
The Rhinemaidens pursue Alberich who is making off with their treasure

Alberich and Nibelungs
Scene Three : Alberich drives on a band of Nibelungs laden with the stolen treasure

Mime and Alberich
Act two : Mime and Alberich quarrel over Fafners hoard

Maidens Tease Alberich
The Rhinemaidens tease Alberich

Alberich and Mime
Scene Three : Alberich and Mime

Alberich & Rhinemaidens
Alberich and the Rhinemaidens

Mime Punished
Scene Three : Mime is punished by Alberich

Alberich Steals the Gold
End of Scene One : Alberich makes off with the gold

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"Alberich: The Ring Recovered" In the realm of Wagner's epic opera, the story unfolds with Alberich, a character who captivates our imagination. From Aubrey Beardsley's striking portrayal in "The Savoy No. 8, 1896, " to Eduard Veith's depiction of "The dwarf Alberich and the Rhinemaidens (The Rhine Gold), 1909, " we are drawn into his world. Alberich's pursuit of the Nibelungen Ring is an enthralling tale that keeps us on the edge of our seats. As Arthur Rackham beautifully illustrates in "Swear to me, Hagen, my son. , 1924, " we witness his determination and desperation. But amidst this quest for power lies a tender side to Alberich. In Rackham's enchanting artwork titled "The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen, 1924, " we catch a glimpse of his vulnerability and longing for love. Yet it is not all romance and yearning; there are moments filled with conflict and chaos as well. Rackham masterfully portrays this in "The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. " We can almost hear their heated arguments echoing through each stroke. And then comes Loge, pleading for mercy from the dreadful dragon. In an intense scene depicted by an unknown artist in "Ohe. Ohe. Horrible dragon, O swallow me not. Spare the life of poor Loge. , 1910, " we feel Alberich's inner turmoil as he faces a pivotal decision. With gold and silver treasures at his command, Alberich drives in a band of Nibelungs as shown by another anonymous artist in "Alberich drives in a band of Nibelungs with gold and silver treasures, 1910. " This image captures the immense power he wields and the consequences that follow.