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Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen
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1813 1883 Caricatures Cider Comment Composer Cycle Gill Monkey Nibelungen Opera Ring Satirical Sauce Pan Spoon Wagner
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the stunning Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating artwork offers a satirical commentary on the iconic four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, by the renowned German composer, Richard Wagner. Boldly reimagined in vibrant canvas textures, this exquisite print showcases the wit and artistic brilliance of the original illustration. The intricate details and rich colors come alive, making it a perfect addition to any art enthusiast's collection or an inspired conversation starter in your home or office. Experience the harmonious blend of satire and artistic vision with the Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle Canvas Print. Order yours today and bring a touch of timeless creativity into your living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This whimsical and satirical print from 1883, titled "Richard Wagner, Gill, Cider, and the 'Ring Cycle,'" offers a playful take on the renowned German composer Richard Wagner and his groundbreaking four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. The image features Wagner, depicted as a serious and intense figure, sitting at a table with a monkey named Gill. The monkey, holding a saucepan and a spoon, is in the midst of stirring a large cider vat labeled "Ring Cycle," which is filled with a chaotic mix of musical notes and various objects, including a teapot, a shoe, and a feather. The print's title and the presence of the monkey, named Gill, likely refer to the famous caricature of Wagner by the British satirical magazine, Punch, which was first published in 1877. In that cartoon, Wagner is depicted as a monkey playing a violin, with the caption "Gill the Monkey, or Wagner's 'Ring'." This print, created a few years later, expands on that theme and adds the element of the cider-making process, which may be a reference to the laborious and complex nature of Wagner's operas. Der Ring des Nibelungen, composed between 1848 and 1874, is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of music and opera. The cycle consists of four epic operas: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. The story is based on Norse mythology and follows the journey of the hero Siegfried and the god Wotan as they seek to obtain the magical ring that grants power and eternal youth. This delightful print serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Wagner's music and the playful ways in which it has been interpreted throughout history.
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