Wagner Collection

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Parsifal. Poster by Regg advertising the performances at the Zurich Opera (1913). Painting;

Siegfried by Aubrey Beardsley
The Song of the Nibelungs. Siegfried. Date: late 19th Century

WAGNER: DAS RHEINGOLD. The Rhinemaidens guarding their gold in the opening scene of Richard Wagners Das Rheingold. Line engraving from a German newspaper of 1876 following the first complete

Wagner / Balestrieri
RICHARD WAGNER Composing his opera cycle, the Ring of the Nibelungen

Richard Wagner
Photograph of composer Richard Wagner. Digitally tinted 19th-century photograph

Lohengrin Arrives
Lohengrin arrives in a boat drawn by Elsas brother Godfrey, who has been transformed by Ortruds witchcraft into a swan

Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), 1894. Found in the Collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

WAGNER: GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Manuscript for Gotterdammerung, 1874

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Lohengrin and the Dove of the Holy Grail who will tow his boat (replacing the swan) to Monsalvat Date: first performed 1850

Freia, the fair one. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Tuba on its Own
There are three sizes of tuba - the smallest is the Euphonium : the Bombardon is the most usual; there is also the Contrabass Tuba, used in military bands and by Wagner. Date: 1897

Wagner / Dutchmans Ship
The red-sailed ship of the Flying Dutchman

Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving)
6034909 Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle)

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Oil on canvas, 1871, by Franz von Lenbach

Siegfried Goes Away
Prelude : Siegfried leaves Brunnhilde in search of adventure

Ride of Valkyries
The ride of the Valkyries

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Bayreuth 1951
A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere

The Valkyrie
Die Walkure, (The Valkyrie) Agnes Borgo as Brunnhilde, at the Paris Opera

RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Photographed c1868 at his villa, Triebschen, near Lucerne, Switzerland

Storming Fort Wagner

Tristan & Isolde
TRISTAN & ISOLDE The lovers rapture

Siegfried and Fafner
Siegfried confronts Fafner, who has taken on the shape of a dragon while he protects his hoard of treasure

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

WAGNER
RICHARD WAGNER German musician, at age 70, with his wife Cosima

The Ravens of Wotan

Wilhelm Richard Wagner
WILHELM RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Parsifal - Liebig 6
Act three : Parsifal heals Amfortas with the sacred Spear

Wagner / German Mag
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Valkyrie (1st Act): Sieglinde and her brother Siegmund. Private Collection

The Ride of the Valkyries. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

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

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Team photo of the Boston Red Sox, 1916. Babe Ruth is seated in the front row, center

Wotans Farewell
WOTANS ABSCHIED Wotans farewell to Brunnhilde

Poster, Moody Manners Opera Company
Theatre poster, Moody Manners Opera Company, from Covent Garden, London, touring to principal cities with productions including Carmen, Lohengrin and Faust

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Der Ring des Nibelungen, 1897. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), ca 1899. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca de Catalunya

Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Artist: Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931)
Wotans Farewell and Magic Fire. Private Collection

The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Artist: Makart, Hans (1840-1884)
The Ring of the Nibelung (Study), 1871-1872. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, 1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room of the White House, 14 August 1935, flanked by the bills co-authors (in dark suits)

Mathilde Wesendonck
MATHILDE WESENDONCK (or Wesendonk) German poet who though married infatuated Richard Wagner who set her poems to music - the Wesendonck Lieder

Frank Castorfs Der Ring des Nibelungen in Bayreuth, 2013. Found in the Collection of Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth

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Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a renowned German composer who left an indelible mark on the world of music. His compositions, such as "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung, " continue to captivate audiences with their grandeur and emotional depth. One notable depiction of Wagner's work is found in Aubrey Beardsley's illustration for "Siegfried. " This intricate artwork beautifully captures the essence of the opera, showcasing Beardsley's talent in bringing Wagner's vision to life. Another fascinating portrayal can be seen in "Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers)" from 1894. This painting highlights his influence on various art forms beyond music, demonstrating his ability to inspire creativity across different mediums. Wagner's impact extended far beyond his compositions. In a Punch cartoon titled "A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle, " we see how his ambitious four-opera cycle garnered attention and even humorously warned audiences about its length and complexity. Even heraldry paid homage to this musical genius. The Officers of Arms at Heralds College in 1952 acknowledged Wagner by including him among their ranks, recognizing his significant contributions to culture and society. In Arthur Rackham's illustration for "The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, " we are introduced to Freia, portrayed as a fair maiden. Rackham skillfully brings her character alive through delicate strokes, capturing the enchantment that permeates Wagner's operas. Franz von Lenbach immortalized Richard Wagner in oil on canvas in 1871. This portrait showcases not only Lenbach’s artistic prowess but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by this influential composer. Lokis brood from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons further emphasizes how deeply rooted mythology influenced much of Wagner’s work. Through these tales, he transported listeners to a world of gods and heroes, captivating their imaginations with his storytelling.