Ondine Collection

Undine', illustration for the letter 'U' from the alphabet book 'Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to
CHT263018 Undine', illustration for the letter 'U' from the alphabet book 'Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to Z, published by Frederick Warne 1909 (colour litho) by Dulac

Undine, 1843. Artist: Eduard Steinbruck
Undine, 1843. Undine (Ondine) is a water nymph in German mythology. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
3764871 Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated by Arthur Rackham)

Undine, illustration from the book by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque (1777-1843
CHT263020 Undine, illustration from the book by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque (1777-1843) 1909 (litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ondine, 1910 (illustration)
5669737 Ondine, 1910 (illustration) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Ondine (Undine), a fairy-tale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, in which Undine, a water spirit

The Knight Hulbrand with a gnome, illustration for the tale Undine
CHT263017 The Knight Hulbrand with a gnome, illustration for the tale Undine by baron de la Motte Fouque, 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Waterfall in a wood, set design for a production of Undine, (w / c on paper)
XPH309222 Waterfall in a wood, set design for a production of Undine, (w/c on paper) by Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Wasserfall im Wald)

Undine, illustration from the book by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque (1777-1843
CHT162783 Undine, illustration from the book by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque (1777-1843) 1909 (litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Illustration for the Ballet, Ondine or The Naiad (engraving)
5209091 Illustration for the Ballet, Ondine or The Naiad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for the Ballet, Ondine or The Naiad)

Cerito, Ondine (engraving)
5198387 Cerito, Ondine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cerito, Ondine. Illustration for Beauties of the Opera and Ballet edited by Charles Heath)

Undine Enters the House of the Fisherman and His Wife, 1821 (oil on canvas)
3959958 Undine Enters the House of the Fisherman and His Wife, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 63.5 x 76.4 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The famous English divers (b / w photo)
3095878 The famous English divers (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous English divers)

Shadow Dance, Cerito as "Ondine"(engraving)
1100633 Shadow Dance, Cerito as " Ondine" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadow Dance, Cerito as " Ondine")

Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
3764862 Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated by Arthur Rackham)

Cerito Ondine (engraving)
1077750 Cerito Ondine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts, France; (add.info.: " Paris)

Naiade, c. 1896 (oil on canvas)
BOO183462 Naiade, c.1896 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Ondine, 1910 (illustration)
5669520 Ondine, 1910 (illustration) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Ondine (Undine), a fairy-tale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, in which Undine, a water spirit

Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
3764834 Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated by Arthur Rackham)

Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
3764831 Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated by Arthur Rackham)

Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
3764820 Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, illustrated by Arthur Rackham)

FALL / TOY POODLE / 1963
LAPPALONG ONDINE Head study. Owner: Faucherre Date: 1963

Dans les vagues, ou Ondine (In the Waves or Undine), 1889. Found in the Collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

Palemon sees Ondine dancing with her shadow
Palemon sees Ondine, a water sprite, dancing with her shadow. Captivated by her beauty he pursues her to the forest. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque

Tirrenio warns Palemon to be faithful to Ondine
Tirrenio, Lord of the Mediterranean, warns Palemon that if he is unfaithful to Ondine he will lose his life. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Palemon sees a vision of Ondine
Palemon, now married to Berta, sees a vision of Ondine during his wedding celebrations and realises that it is she whom he really loves

Muehleborns Water Palace, set design for a production of Undine
XPH309221 Muehleborns Water Palace, set design for a production of Undine, (w/c on paper) by Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841); Staatliche Museen, Berlin

ONDINE. MISS STARR. Undine, Undina or Ondine, a water nymph from mythology

BALLET: ONDINE, 1862. Scene in the grand spectacle of Ondine, performed at Barnum s
BALLET: ONDINE, 1862. Scene in the grand spectacle of Ondine, performed at Barnums American Museum, 1862. Contemporary American wood engraving

ONDINE. MISS STARR. Undine, Undina or Ondine, a water nymph from mythology

BALLET: ONDINE, 1843. Shadow dance from a performance of Ondine, choreographed by Jules Perrot with music by Cesare Pugni. Fanny Cerrito in the title role. English wood engraving, 1843

Ondine taken from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta
The angry Tirrenio creates a storm and carries Ondine from the ship, leaving Palemon with Berta. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Palemon kisses Ondine and dies in her arms
Palemon kisses Ondine, despite knowing that this will be fatal, and dies in her arms. Illustration to a fairytale by Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque, first published 1812

Fanny Cerrito / Ondine
FANNY CERRITO Italian ballet dancer, seen here in Ondine

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"Ondine: A Tale of Enchantment and Love" Step into the mystical world of Ondine, a captivating story that has inspired artists for centuries. One such artist, Eduard Steinbruck, beautifully depicted this enchanting tale in his painting "Undine" in 1843. The origins can be traced back to Friedrich de la Motte Fouque's novella "Undine, " published in 1811. This romantic fairy tale tells the story of a water nymph named Undine who falls in love with a knight named Hulbrand. Baron Friedrich de la Motte Fouque's book was not only cherished for its words but also for its stunning illustrations. Artists like Eduard Steinbruck and others brought these characters to life through their intricate artwork. In 1910, another illustration emerged, showcasing the ethereal beauty of Ondine. This illustration captured the essence of her character as she danced gracefully amidst nature's wonders. The ballet adaptation titled "Ondine or The Naiad" further popularized this mesmerizing tale. Cerito portrayed Ondine on stage with grace and elegance, leaving audiences spellbound by her performance. One notable scene from the story is when Undine enters the house of the fisherman and his wife. This momentous event was immortalized by an oil painting created by an unknown artist in 1821. Even famous English divers were captivated by Ondine's allure as they explored underwater realms reminiscent of her watery domain. Cerito once again took center stage as she performed a shadow dance portraying our beloved water nymph, Ondine. Her graceful movements perfectly embodied the spirit and magic surrounding this mythical character. As we delve deeper into this fantastical world, we encounter breathtaking set designs depicting cascading waterfalls within enchanted woods—a visual feast that transports us directly into Undines' realm.