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Mime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime finds the mother of Siegfried in the forest, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. The dwarf Mime is forced to explain how he came across Sieglinde dying in childbirth
Siegfried sees himself in the stream, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamSiegfried sees himself in the stream, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried says that he and Mime are not like the young of animals and their parents
And there I learnt what love was like, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamAnd there I learnt what love was like, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried complains that Mime repulses him
Mime and the infant, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime and the infant, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Mime speaks tenderly of how he reared Siegfried from infancy. From a private collection
Mime at the anvil, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime at the anvil, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Mime toils at the anvil to try and build a new sword for Siegfried
The sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe sleep of Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde sleeps in the fire circle, destined to be there until a hero can break through the magic ring to awaken her
Nothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamNothung! Nothung! Conquering sword!, 1924. Frontispiece from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried, because he has no fear, can fix the broken sword, Nothung, left to him by his mother
As he moves slowly away, Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Appear, flickering fire, Encircle the rock with thy flame! Loge! Loge! Appear!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
The ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe ride of the Valkyries, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910. The Valkyries flee from Wotans wrath at Brunnhildes misdemeanour. Private collection
There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, and in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Brunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamBrunnhilde with her horse at the mouth of the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde goes to get Siegmund for his battle with Hunding. Private collection
Brunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamBrunnhilde stands for a long time, dazed and alarmed, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Having been told that Wotan has decided that his son Siegmund must die, and that she
Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910
Brunnhilde slowly and silently leads her horse down the path to the cave, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Fricka approaches in anger, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFricka approaches in anger, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fricka approaches Wotan, angry at the incestuous love of Wotans two children Siegmund and Sieglinde
Brunnhilde, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamBrunnhilde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Brunnhilde, the valkyrie daughter of Wotan by Erda. From a private collection
Siegmund the Walsung thou does see! As bride gift he brings thee his sword, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamSieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Hunding, Sieglindes husband, has challenged Siegmund to a duel
Hunding discovers the likeness between Siegmund and Sieglunde, 1910. ArtistHunding discovers the likeness between Siegmund and Sieglunde, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Hunding, Sieglindes husband, enters his house and meets Siegmund
This healing and honeyed draught of Mead deign to accept from me, 1910. ArtistThis healing and honeyed draught of Mead deign to accept from me, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Siegmund is running away and, tired
The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The gods step into Walhalla
Fafner kills Fasolt, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFafner kills Fasolt, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Showing Alberichs curse. The giants Fafner and Fasolt begin to fight over the ring of the Nibelungen
One of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamOne of the Gods, Donner, summons the mist away, 1910. To my hammers swing Hitherward sweep Vapours and fogs! Hovering mists! Donner, your lord, summons his hosts!
Erda bids thee beware, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamErda bids thee beware, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. As the gods return to Walhalla, Erda, the goddess of Earth
Fafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFafner: Hey! Come hither, And stop me this cranny!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fasolt has fallen in love with Freia
Ohe! Ohe! Horrible dragon, O swallow me not! Spare the life of poor Loge!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Alberich drives in a band of Nibelungs with gold and silver treasures, 1910. ArtistAlberich drives in a band of Nibelungs with gold and silver treasures, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Mime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime writhes under the lashes he receives, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich puts on the Tarnhelm and becomes invisible, beating Mime to taunt him. From Das Rheingold
Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich beats his brother Mime for taking too long working on the Tarnhelm. From Das Rheingold
The Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe Gods grow wan and aged at the loss of Freia, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Without Freias golden apples which bring eternal youth, the gods begin to age and grow weak
Fasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner, 1910. ArtistFasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The Rhinemaidens tell Loge that Alberich has stolen the Rhinegold
Freia, the fair one, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFreia, the fair one, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Freia, Frickas sister, with her golden apple tree in the garden. From Das Rheingold. From a private collection
Seize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. ArtistSeize the despoiler! Rescue the gold! Help us! Help us! Woe! Woe!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich arrives at the river and tries to flatter the Rhinemaidens to get closer to the Rhinegold
Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamMock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich climbs up to get the Rhinegold as the Rhinemaidens tease him. From Das Rheingold
The frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe frolic of the Rhine-Maidens, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The three River goddesses who keep the treasure; Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde play in the Rhine
Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes!, 1910. Frontispiece to The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Wotan discovers that Brunnhilde has betrayed his wishes
Siegfried and Fafner, 1906. Siegfried confronts Fafner, the giant transformed into a dragon. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
Fafner in his Cave, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
As the Flames Rise, Wotan Leaves, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France
The Funeral of Siegfried, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
Wotan Waits in Valhalla for the End with his Broken Spear, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
The Death of Siegfried, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
Awakening of Brunnhilde, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
The Norns, 1906. The Norns are weavers of the rope of destiny and daughters of Erda, goddess of wisdom and Earth. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner
Ride of the Valkyries, 1906. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner