Wagnerian Collection

Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of Brunhilde
Pauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901

Scene from Wagners opera Tannhauser. late 19th century

Brunhilde / Frankish Queen
Brunehaut, warrior-queen of Austrasia in Germany, mounted - astride, not side-saddle - on horseback and accompanied by a fierce dog

Wagner / Materna / Kikeriki
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, with the celebrated opera singer Mme Materna, taking part in a Wagnerian performance on a hot day in Paris in 1890

Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b / w photo)
3639198 Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunhilde)

Peter Cornelius, Danish opera singer, tenor (and baritone in his earlier career), seen here in a Wagnerian role Date: 1910

Paul Franz, French opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Minnie Saltzmann-Stevens, American opera singer
Madame Minnie Saltzmann-Stevens, American opera singer, soprano, in the role of Brunnhilde Date: 1910

Siegfried and Locke, illustration to The Ring of the Niebelungen by Richard Wagner (1813-83)
CHT207449 Siegfried and Locke, illustration to The Ring of the Niebelungen by Richard Wagner (1813-83), before 1914 (colour litho) by Stassen, Franz (1869-1949); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Arrested Spear (oil on canvas)
PNH371954 The Arrested Spear (oil on canvas) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); 62x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: scene from Parsifal)

Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho)
2798385 Teatro La Scala, Tristan And Isolde, By Wagner; The Enchantment Of Love (Act I') (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatro La Scala)

Siegfried, from Act II of The Ring of the Nibelung by Wagner
EDI39832 Siegfried, from Act II of The Ring of the Nibelung by Wagner by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Tannhauser au Venusberg (chalk on paper)
5196934 TannhaAoser au Venusberg (chalk on paper) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: a framed monochrome drawing on paper)

He was compelled to yield (colour litho)
979618 He was compelled to yield (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: He was compelled to yield. A scene from Lohengrin, by Richard Wagner)

He saw a beautiful woman (colour litho)
979607 He saw a beautiful woman (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He saw a beautiful woman. A scene from Tannhauser, by Richard Wagner)

The death of Siegfried (colour litho)
979620 The death of Siegfried (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Siegfried)

Musical News, Oceana, By Maestro Smareglia, Performed Last Week At The Teatro La Scala In Milan (Act II) (Colour Litho)
2798630 Musical News, Oceana, By Maestro Smareglia, Performed Last Week At The Teatro La Scala In Milan (Act II) (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Frau Katherine Klafsky as Isolde, published by D. Appleton & Co
DGC292886 Frau Katherine Klafsky as Isolde, published by D. Appleton & Co. New York, printed by Goupil, 1893 (typogravure) by American School

Thus it was that Parsifal began his pilgrimage (colour litho)
979617 Thus it was that Parsifal began his pilgrimage (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thus it was that Parsifal began his pilgrimage)

Wolfram looked after her (colour litho)
979612 Wolfram looked after her (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfram looked after her. A scene from Tannhauser, by Richard Wagner)

The two stood silent looking at each other (colour litho)
979609 The two stood silent looking at each other (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two stood silent looking at each other)

Daland looked at the stranger keenly (colour litho)
979608 Daland looked at the stranger keenly (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daland looked at the stranger keenly)

Then in the silence a bird sang to him (colour litho)
979615 Then in the silence a bird sang to him (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then in the silence a bird sang to him)

Brunnhilde knelt at his feet (colour litho)
979613 Brunnhilde knelt at his feet (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunnhilde knelt at his feet)

Walter began his song (colour litho)
979611 Walter began his song (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter began his song. A scene from Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, by Richard Wagner)

At the head of a large body of men rode Rienzi (colour litho)
979610 At the head of a large body of men rode Rienzi (colour litho) by Lecke, Ferdinand (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the head of a large body of men rode Rienzi)

Stage design for the opera Siegfried by R. Wagner, 1918 (oil on canvas)
BAL350017 Stage design for the opera Siegfried by R. Wagner, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Korovin, Konstantin Alekseevich (1861-1939); Glinka Museum of Music Culture, Moscow

Brunnhilde, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho)
STC193272 Brunnhilde, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume Design for Siegfried (watercolour over graphite on white paper)
1216892 Costume Design for Siegfried (watercolour over graphite on white paper) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 39.5x30.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

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"Wagnerian: A Melodic Journey through Myth and Passion" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world opera, where soaring voices and epic tales intertwine to create a truly unforgettable experience. In this captivating caption, we delve into the essence hints that have left an indelible mark on the operatic landscape. Pauline Mailhac, the Austrian Soprano renowned for her portrayal of Brunhilde, captivated audiences with her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Her interpretation breathed life into this iconic character from Wagner's opera Tannhauser, leaving spectators spellbound. Brunhilde herself, often depicted as both a Frankish Queen and a German giantess exuding beauty and strength, embodies the complexity of human emotions within these mythical realms. The black-and-white photo captures her towering stature and ethereal allure. Wagner's genius composition was brought to life by talented performers such as Peter Cornelius, a Danish opera singer whose rendition transported listeners to otherworldly dimensions. French opera singer Paul Franz also added his unique touch to these masterpieces while American soprano Minnie Saltzmann-Stevens mesmerized audiences with her exceptional vocal range. The vibrant lithograph illustrations depict key scenes from The Ring of the Niebelungen - Siegfried and Locke standing tall against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes. These visuals serve as windows into Wagner's imaginative universe filled with gods, heroes, giants, love triangles entwined in fate's intricate web. In "The Arrested Spear, " an oil painting pulsating with intensity on canvas captures one pivotal moment in Wagner's narrative – evoking raw emotion amidst power struggles between gods and mortals alike. Meanwhile, "The giants bore Freia away" lithograph showcases their might as they seize hold of precious treasures central to this grand saga. Even beyond the stage or canvas walls lies evidence influence.