Der Ring Des Nibelungen Collection

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)
6034909 Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle)

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods
STC324252 Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324256 The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho)
STC324254 Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Odin Calling Up the Fire, c. 1914 (colour litho)
CHT216993 Odin Calling Up the Fire, c.1914 (colour litho) by Stassen, Franz (1869-1949); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Comedy of the Rhinegold, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Comedy of the Rhinegold, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. The Rhinemaidens....frontispiece, never completed, to an edition of Wagners Opera

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

The Fourth Tableau of Das Rheingold, from The Savoy No. 6, 1896. Cover design with Wotan and Loge, illustration for Wagners opera " Das Rheingold"

The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho)
3627026 The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth: the Death of Siegrfried (litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth)

German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
6014117 German tenor Max Alvary as Siegfried in Richard Wagners opera Die Walkure at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (litho) by Birkenruth

German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho)
6014111 German tenor Julius Lieban as Mime in Richard Wagners opera Siegfried (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)
6034910 Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left
STC324271 Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left. For mocking maids, this ring ye ask shall never be yours, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324253 The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from
STC324249 Siegfried sees himself in the stream, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberich
STC324239 There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, illustration from
STC324236 Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child
STC324235 Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Brunnhilde, from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho)
STC324232 Brunnhilde, from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunnhilde)

Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from
STC324219 Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, illustration from
STC324218 The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from
STC324213 Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324211 The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Wotan waits in Valhalla for the end with his broken spear, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323700 Wotan waits in Valhalla for the end with his broken spear, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

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

Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323695 Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323694 Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alberich turns in to a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge;)

The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323692 The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The giants bore Freia away, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J
STC323678 The giants bore Freia away, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Brunnhilde, illustration from Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83
CHT167389 Brunnhilde, illustration from Die Walkure by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (colour litho) by Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1929); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

Fafner in his cave, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323703 Fafner in his cave, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323697 Ride of the Valkyries, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323681 The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Then in silence a bird sang to him, from The Stories of Wagners Operas
STC323680 Then in silence a bird sang to him, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived
STC324270 O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from
STC324263 Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324262 The norns vanish, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day
STC324258 Sun, I hail thee! Hail, O light! Hail, O glorious day!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from
STC324255 The hot blood burns like fire!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Mime and the infant, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324246 Mime and the infant, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, frontispiece from
STC324244 Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, frontispiece from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried)

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep
STC324227 The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow
STC324216 The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

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"Der Ring des Nibelungen: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Power" Step into the enchanting world of Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle, "Der Ring des Nibelungen, " where gods and mortals collide in a battle for ultimate power. From Punch cartoons to vivid illustrations, this captivating journey unfolds before your eyes. Witness Brunnhilde's passionate sacrifice as she throws herself into Siegfried's arms, defying all odds for love. Feel Mime's agony as he writhes under the lashes received in his quest for dominance. Fafner lurks in dragon form, guarding the precious hoard that tempts even the bravest souls. Experience the tragic demise of Siegfried as his fate intertwines with destiny itself. Alberich drives a band of Nibelungs with treasures beyond imagination while Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for an ominous night. Amidst quarreling dwarves over Fafner's body and ravens serving Wotan's bidding, heroes rise and fall. Witness Siegfried slaying Fafner with unmatched bravery but beware - power comes at a cost. Enter a world where mythical creatures roam and gods manipulate mortal lives like chess pieces on their grand stage. "Der Ring des Nibelungen" is an operatic masterpiece that explores themes of greed, love, sacrifice, and redemption – leaving audiences spellbound by its timeless tale etched in musical brilliance.