Siegfried Collection (page 7)

Siegfried slaying the great dragon Fafner
Act two : armed with the magic sword Notung, Siegfried kills Fafner, who has taken on the form of a dragon. Scene from Wagners Siegfried. Date: 1903

Richard Wagner. Siegfried
WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). German composer of Romanticism. Skech of the dragon Fafner for the opera Siegried. Paris Opera. 1902

Siegfried Wagner
SIEGFRIED WAGNER German musician, son of Richard W. Date: 1869 - 1930

SIEGFRIED AND BRUNHILDE. Siegfried awakens Brunhild. Nordic-German mythology. Line engraving after Otto Donner von Richter (1828-1911)

The Islanders sculpture, Festival of Britain, London
View of a colossal sculpture by the Austrian sculptor, Siegfried Charoux, entitled The Islanders, on the facade of the Sea and Ships Pavilion at the Festival of Britain exhibition on the South Bank

Siegfried Wagner / Pieperh
SIEGFRIED WAGNER Son of Richard Wagner, a composer in his own right, and director of Bayreuth

Ruins of the Bock Caste - Luxembourg
The Bock (Luxembourgish: Bockfiels) - a rocky promontory in the north-eastern corner of Luxembourg Citys old historical district

Siegfrieds Farewell
Prelude : Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure

Siegfried and Notung
Act one : Siegfried wields Notung, the magic sword which he has just re-fashioned with the help of Mime, and with which he will slay the dragon Fafner

Bernard Siegfried Albinus
BERNARD SIEGFRIED ALBINUS German anatomist 1697-1770

ALBINUS (1697-1770)
BERNHARD SIEGFRIED ALBINUS German medical, anatomist Date: 1697-1770

Contour map of Western Front by G. H. Davis
The Western Front: a contour map showing the area of the general Allied offensive at this stage of the Second World War. Showing the Siegfried Line, the supply port of Antwerp

Theatre of war on Western Front by G. H. Davis
The theatre of war on the Western Front at the start of the Second World War: the region of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines

Siegfried Wagner Conduct
SIEGFRIED WAGNER German musician, son of Richard W. conducting at La Scala, Milano, in the 1920s. Date: 1869 - 1930

Cosima and Siegfried
COSIMA WAGNER as a widow, with her son Siegfried, at Bayreuth, Date: 1837 - 1930

Kriemhild Mourning Siegfried Handing Out Treasures
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Albert Pinkham Ryder, Siegfried and the Rhine Maidens, American, 1847-1917, 1888-1891, oil on canvas

Siegfried Battles with the Gatekeeper as Alberich Approaches; Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, German, 1794 - 1872; Germany

METROPOLITAN OPERA, 1895. The Interior of the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, with an Audience of over 3, 500 People. Flash photograph, 21 March 1895, from a contemporary newspaper

SIEGFRIED SASSOON (1886-1967). English writer. Photographed, 1920, by Pirie MacDonald

WAGNER: SIEGFRIED, 1857. Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Manuscript for Act II of Siegfried, 1857

SIEGFRIED SLAYING DRAGON. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Konrad Dielitz (1845-1933)

French WW2 Propaganda postcard - Siegfried Line leaking
French WW2 Propaganda postcard showing the German Defensive Siegfried Line having been attacked and sprung a leak! The fish is wittily asking the bashed-up German soldiers

Anonymous, Flemish school. St Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century. Wife of palatine Siegfried. Accused of adultery, exposed in forest

St Genevieve of Brabant, 8th century. Wife of palatine Siegfried. Accused of adultery, exposed in forest. 5 years later recognised by husband out hunting and innocence acknowledged

Siegfried and the magic fire. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Siegfried standing at the edge of a ring of fire around a female figure (Brunnhilde)

Aerial photograph of Noyon, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (German) taken at the time of the evacuation of Noyon, northern France, during the First World War. Date: March 1917

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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.