Rusalka Collection

Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri. Private Collection

The Fairies (Le Villi). Found in the Collection of Gallerie di Piazza Scala, Milano

Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. Creator: G. I. Tkachenko
Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Nymphs in Summer, 1946. Creator: Christy, Howard Chandler (1872-1952)
Nymphs in Summer, 1946. From a private collection.

The torrent. Private Collection

Fee des eaux
Fe e des eaux. Found in the Collection of Muse e Gustave Moreau

Russalka Memorial, Tallinn, Estonia

Rusalka, Free Floating in Ukrainian Waters
Corné Akkers

Antonin Dvorak (colour litho)
3094568 Antonin Dvorak (colour litho) by Eichhorn (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonin Dvorak. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; Austrian, out of copyright

Calm Sea, 1886-1887. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Calm Sea, 1886-1887. Found in the collection of Kunstmuseum Bern

Mermaid, 1847. Creator: Jerichau-Baumann, Elisabeth (1819-1881)
Mermaid, 1847. Private Collection

Rusalka. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Creator: Chekhonin
Rusalka. Illustration to the poem Ruslan and Lyudmila by A. Pushkin, 1921-1926. Private Collection

Dans les vagues, ou Ondine (In the Waves or Undine), 1889. Found in the Collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

Mermaids, 1871. Artist: Kramskoi, Ivan Nikolayevich (1837-1887)
Mermaids, 1871. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Three Mermaids, 1879. Found in the Collection of Sta dtische Galerie im Sta delschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Calling to the Game, c. 1890. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Prince. Costume design for the opera Rusalka by A. Dargomyzhsky. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Costume design for the opera Rusalka by A. Dargomyzhsky. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Costume design for the opera Rusalka by A. Dargomyzhsky. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Underwater Kingdom. Stage design for the opera Rusalka by A. Dargomyzhsky, 1884. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Princess (after the poem The Mermaid by Alexander Pushkin), 1902. Artist: Bem, Elizaveta Merkuryevna (1843-1914)
The Princess (after the poem The Mermaid by Alexander Pushkin), 1902. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Prince (after the poem The Mermaid by Alexander Pushkin), 1902. Artist: Bem, Elizaveta Merkuryevna (1843-1914)
The Prince (after the poem The Mermaid by Alexander Pushkin), 1902. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Dargomyzhsky Rusalka 2
Scene for Act Three, tableau 2 - village scene, where the rusalkas father, the miller, now mad, recognises the prince who seduced his daughter and throws him into the water

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"Rusalka: A Captivating Tale of Enchanting Waters" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of "Rusalka, " where fishermen and mermaids dance amidst the enchanting blue Grotto on Capri. This opera, inspired by various folklore tales such as "The Fairies (Le Villi)" and "Fee des eaux, " takes us on a journey through Ukrainian waters, where Rusalka freely floats. As we delve into this captivating story, we encounter the powerful forces of nature depicted in breathtaking sketches for the set by Aleksandr Sergeyvich Dargomyzhsky. The torrential waves crash against our imagination, while Antonin Dvorak's vibrant music transports us to another realm. In Tallinn, Estonia, stands the Russalka Memorial—a poignant tribute to these mythical creatures who have captured our hearts throughout history. Its presence reminds us of their enduring allure and significance across cultures. Artistic masterpieces further bring Rusalka's essence to life. Arnold Bocklin's painting "Calm Sea" evokes tranquility that contrasts with Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann's haunting portrayal of a mermaid from 1847. These visual representations echo the duality within Rusalka herself—both alluring and mysterious. Moreover, Chekhonin's illustration based on Alexander Pushkin's poem "Ruslan and Lyudmila" adds depth to this timeless tale. It invites us to explore the intricate layers woven into every word sung during this operatic masterpiece. Finally, let us not forget Ondine or Undine—the ethereal water nymph whose existence intertwines with that of Rusalka. In Eugène Delacroix’s painting titled “Dans les vagues” (In the Waves), we witness her delicate yet powerful presence among turbulent waters—an embodiment of love and sacrifice. Join us as we dive into an enchanting world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.