Valkyrian Rhinegold and the Valkyrie Arthur Rackham 1910 #445/500 copies

Description: Valkyrian Rhinegold and the Valkyrie Arthur Rackham 1910 #445/500 copies Valkyrian With illustrations by Arthur Rackham Published by: P.A. Norstedt & Soners Forlag Printed in: 1910 Pages: 89 + 17 Full page tipped-in color plates Illustrations by: Arthur Rackham ----- Features ----- · All 17 original color plates by Arthur Rackham · Every Illustration has an intact tissue guard · Gilt deocrated front cover Condition This book is in very good condition. There is a bookplate in the front and no signatures or markings of any other kind in the book. This book contains all 17 of Rackham's original tipped-in plates, with none missing, removed, or loose. They are all in excellent condition and all have intact tissue guards which have the illustration titles printed on them. The pages are free of foxing. This is the Limited Edition #445 of 500 copies of the Swedish edition printed in 1910. A rare find complete with many beautiful illustrations. Background Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods are part of a cycle of epic music dramas by the German composer Richard Wagner. The operas are based loosely on characters from the Norse sagas and the Nibelungenlied. The works are often referred to as "The Ring Cycle", "Wagner's Ring", or simply "The Ring". In this arc the Valkyrie Brünnhilde sends the Hero, Siegfried off to new adventures, urging him to keep their love in mind. As a pledge of fidelity, Siegfried gives her his magic ring, made from the Rheingold. Siegfried appears at Gibichung Hall, seeking to meet Gunther. Gunther extends his hospitality to the hero, and Gutrune offers him a love potion to trick him into marriage. Unaware of the deception, Siegfried toasts Brünnhilde and their love. Drinking the potion, he loses his memory of Brünnhilde, and falls in love with Gutrune instead. The Rhinemaidens meanwhile mourn the lost Rheingold. Siegfried happens by while hunting with Gunther and Hagan, Alberich's son. The maidens urge him to return the Ring and avoid its curse, but he ignores their tidings of doom. Suddenly, two ravens fly out of a bush, and as Siegfried watches them, Hagen stabs him in the back with his spear, trying to claim the ring for his own. Brünnhilde appears and orders for a huge funeral pyre to be assembled by the river. She takes the Ring and tells the Rhinemaidens to claim it from her ashes, once fire has cleansed it of its curse. The fire flares up as the Rhine overflows its banks, bearing the Rhinemaidens on its waves. Hagen madly tries to steal the Ring from them and drowns. The Rhinemaidens swim away, bearing the Ring in triumph. ---------- About the Illustrator--------- Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939) was a prolific English book illustrator. He was born in London as one of 12 children. At the age of 18, he worked as a clerk at the Westminster Fire Office and began studying at the Lambeth School of Art. In 1892, he quit his job and started working for The Westminster Budget as a reporter and illustrator. His works were included in numerous exhibitions, including one at the Louvre in Paris in 1914. While he may be best known for his elaborate illustrations of children's literature and fairy tales, he also illustrated books for adult readers, including A Midsummer Night's Dream (1908) and Undine. ---------- Return Policy---------- If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, a FULL refund will be issued so long as I am notified within 14 days after you recieve your purchase. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. A great chance to own a Rare copy of a classic collection of Tale. If you have any questions or you want more pictures please feel free to email. Overseas bidders only Paypal accepted Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com.

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