Rhine Maidens 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

The Rhine: the Lurleiberg, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Rhine: the Lurleiberg, 1864. 'The very name of "the Rhine" has a magic sound, expressive of all that is lovely and romantic

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

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

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

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 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

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from
STC324212 The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe
STC324214 Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The three maidens swam close to the shore (colour litho)
979616 The three maidens swam close to the shore (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three maidens swam close to the shore)

The Rhine Maidens, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1911

Burg Katz mit Blick auf die Loreley, (Katz Castle overlooking Lorelei), 1923. Creator
Burg Katz mit Blick auf die Loreley, (Katz Castle overlooking Lorelei), 1923. Built around 1371 by Count William II of Katzenelnbogen above Sankt Goarshausen

Die Loreley, (Lorelei), 1923. Creator: Nikolai of Astudin
Die Loreley, (Lorelei), 1923. Lorelei is a steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge (or Middle Rhine) at Sankt Goarshausen in Germany

Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse!, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The gods step into Walhalla

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The Rhinemaidens tell Loge that Alberich has stolen the Rhinegold

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

The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Artist: Arthur Rackham
The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The three River goddesses who keep the treasure; Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde play in the Rhine

The Rhine Gold, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Rhein. Near the Loreley, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Albert Pinkham Ryder, Siegfried and the Rhine Maidens, American, 1847-1917, 1888-1891, oil on canvas

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"The Comedy of the Rhinegold: A Captivating Tale of Laughter and Sorrow" In the enchanting world of The Savoy No. 8, 1896, Aubrey Beardsley brings to life the mesmerizing rhine maidens. With their ethereal beauty and mischievous charm, they captivate our hearts. Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left - a haunting reminder that joy can swiftly turn into sorrow. Mock away. Mock. The Nibelung makes for your toy. In this whimsical illustration from 'The Frolic of the Rhinemaidens, ' we witness their playful nature as they tease Alberich. Their laughter echoes through the air like sweet melodies. But behind their laughter lies a tale of loss and longing. The Rhines fair children bewail their lost gold, weep for what was once theirs but now stolen away. The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow - a poignant reminder that even mythical beings experience heartache. Seize the despoiler. Rescue the Gold. Help Us. Help Us. Woe. Woe cries out from another scene where these brave maidens fight against injustice. They obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, proving that strength lies within them despite their delicate appearance. As we gaze upon 'The Three Maidens Swam Close to the Shore, ' a sense of serenity washes over us. Their gracefulness is captured in vibrant colors, reminding us that beauty exists even amidst chaos. From Richard Wagner's masterpiece Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods comes 'The Rhine Maidens. ' These immortal creatures continue to inspire generations with their timeless allure and captivating presence. So let us immerse ourselves in this magical realm where rhine maidens reign supreme – an enchanting blend of comedy and tragedy woven together by Aubrey Beardsley's artistic genius.