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Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887
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Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887
XJF441941 Sieglinde and Siegmund, scene from Wagners opera The Valkyrie, 1887 (litho) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Adolphe Julliens Richard Wagner, sa Vie et ses Oeuvres ; from Wagners (1813-83) 1870 opera, the second in the Ring Cycle ; image is from act 1, when Siegmund and Sieglinde first meet in the house of her husband, she offers him a drink and shelter; it is later revealed that they are brother and sister; ); French, out of copyright
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Act 1 Brother Charitable Charity Der Ring Des Nibelungen Die Walkure Jullien Meet Offering Offers Richard Wagner Ring Cycle Shelter Siegmund Sister Storm The Ring Of The Nibelung The Valkyrie Sieglinde
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This lithograph print by Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour transports us to a pivotal scene from Richard Wagner's opera, The Valkyrie. In this mesmerizing image, we witness the fateful meeting of Sieglinde and Siegmund in the midst of a raging storm. As they find refuge in her husband's house, Sieglinde extends an act of charity towards the weary traveler by offering him a drink and shelter. Little do they know at this moment that their lives are about to be forever changed, for it is later revealed that these two strangers are not just any man and woman seeking solace but rather brother and sister. This revelation adds layers of complexity to their encounter as forbidden love begins to blossom amidst the thunderous chaos surrounding them. Fantin-Latour masterfully captures the essence of this dramatic encounter through his evocative illustration. The intensity in their eyes reflects both longing and trepidation as they navigate the boundaries set upon them by society and fate itself. As we delve into this poignant artwork, we cannot help but ponder on themes such as destiny, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas that permeate Wagner's masterpiece. Through his skilled brushwork, Fantin-Latour invites us into a world where passion clashes with duty, leaving us captivated by the profound emotions portrayed within this single frame. This lithograph serves as a testament to both Wagner's enduring legacy in opera and Fantin-Latour's ability to capture its essence visually
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