Siegfried Collection

Siegfried by Aubrey Beardsley
The Song of the Nibelungs. Siegfried. Date: late 19th Century

Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), 1894. Found in the Collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
Siegfried and Odette fall in love while the little swans dance. Because of an evil spell, they are swans by day, and only resume human shape at midnight

Illustration for The Edda. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Illustration for The Edda. Private Collection

Siegfried Goes Away
Prelude : Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure

Siegfried Sassoon / Philpo
SIEGFRIED SASSOON English writer of poetry and prose

Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) - An English poet, author and soldier. Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Siegfried and Fafner
Siegfried confronts Fafner, who has taken on the shape of a dragon while he protects his hoard of treasure

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann as Prince Siegfried
Ballet dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (Sadlers Wells Ballet). Date: 1946

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Artist: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

German machine gun WWI
Machine gun post in a front line trench during the withdrawal to the Siegfried line on the Western Front during World War I Date: February 1917

Ww2 / 1940S / Siegfried Line
A song during the Second World War; " (We re gonna hang out) The Washing on The Siegfried Line" Date: 1940s

Festival of Britain - View from River with Skylon
Festival of Britain - View of the South Bank site seen from over the River Thames, with Skylon, Shot Tower and Royal Festival Hall all visible

Siegfried Forges Notung
Instructed by Mime, Siegfried forges the magic sword Notung with which he will slay the dragon Fafner

Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn
Ballet dancers Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried and Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in the role of Odette in the finale of Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House

Brunnhilde Awakens
Act three : Brunnhilde awakens

Siegfried Kills Fafner
Act two : armed with the magic sword Notung, Siegfried kills Fafner, who has taken on the form of a dragon

Fragment from the Nibelungenhandschrift
A fragment from the Nibelungenhandschrift, describing the betrayal by Sigfrid (Siegfried) of his love. Date: 14th century

St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, accused of adultery, exposed in forest
535097 St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, accused of adultery, exposed in forest, but 5 years later recognized by husband out hunting and innocence acknowledged

St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, who was accused of adultery, exposed in the forest
535094 St. Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century, wife of palatine Siegfried, who was accused of adultery, exposed in the forest

Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Creator: Unknown photographer
Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Private Collection

Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Creator: Unknown photographer
Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Private Collection

Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Creator: Unknown photographer
Scene from the film The Nibelungen: Siegfried by Fritz Lang, 1924. Private Collection

The Valkyrie. Creator: Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854)
The Valkyrie. Private Collection

Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d. Creator: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld
Hagen Leaves Siegfried's Body to be Carried Home from the Forest, n.d

The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Creator: Rothaug, Alexander (1870-1946)
The Grimly Hagen, c. 1930. Found in the collection of the Vienna Museum

Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
The Rhinemaidens, 1913. Private Collection

Parsifal, 1892. Creator: Redon, Odilon (1840-1916)
Parsifal, 1892. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1881. Creator: Bürck, Heinrich (1850-1906)
The Valkyrie, 1881. Private Collection

Premiere Poster for the opera The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner in the Opéra de Paris, 1893
Premiere Poster for the opera The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner in the Opera de Paris, 1893. Private Collection

The Valkyrie, 1877. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Valkyrie, 1877. Found in the collection of the Bass Museum

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

Siegfried finds the sleeping Brünnhilde, c. 1908. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried finds the sleeping Brunnhilde, c. 1908. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Creator: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Death of Siegfried: the Giant Hagen Throwing Siegfried into a Gorge. Private Collection

Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Parsifal on the Way to the Grail Castle, 1920. Private Collection

Nevada, Las Vegas, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden And Dolphin Habitat
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"Siegfried: A Mythical Journey through Art and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of Siegfried, a name that resonates with tales of heroism, love, and tragedy. From Aubrey Beardsley's captivating illustrations in "Siegfried" to Arthur Rackham's ethereal depiction of "Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), " this mythical figure has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. In Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle "The Ring, " we encounter Siegfried once again. Rackham brings Freia, the fair one, to life in his mesmerizing illustration for "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie. " It is here that Siegfried embarks on a quest filled with gods, giants, and valkyries. But it is not just in music or visual arts where Siegfried finds his place. Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet "Swan Lake" presents us with an unforgettable moment when Prince Siegfried falls deeply in love with Odette. Their tragic romance unfolds amidst breathtaking choreography and haunting melodies. Beyond mythology and fiction lies another facet of Siegfried—the poet-warrior embodied by World War I soldier-turned-writer Siegfried Sassoon. His poignant verses shed light on the horrors of war while capturing the resilience and courage within human spirit. As we delve deeper into this multifaceted character's journey, we witness Brunnhilde leaping onto a funeral pyre alongside her beloved Siegfried—an evocative scene brought to life by Arthur Rackham once more. And let us not forget Fafner—another formidable foe faced by our hero—in Wagner's grand masterpiece. From Leipzig to Schalk to Helpmann—Siegfried continues to captivate audiences across different art forms and interpretations.