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Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child
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Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child
STC324235 Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunnhilde begs Wotan to tell her what is wrong, and why he is so distressed; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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In this illustration by Arthur Rackham, we are transported into the world of Norse mythology and Richard Wagner's opera "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie". The scene depicts a poignant moment between Brunnhilde, the valkyrie daughter of Wotan, and her distressed father. With eyes filled with concern and a heart heavy with worry, Brunnhilde pleads with her father: "Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? With dismay thou art filling thy child!". Rackham's masterful use of color lithography brings to life the emotional intensity of this encounter. We see Brunnhilde kneeling before Wotan, her cloak flowing gracefully around her as she reaches out to him in desperation. Wotan, portrayed with a long beard symbolizing wisdom and power, appears burdened by some undisclosed sorrow. As viewers, we cannot help but be drawn into their story – one that encompasses themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny. It is through moments like these that Wagner's epic tale unfolds; where gods clash with mortals and heroes rise against all odds. This print from "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie" serves as both an exquisite work of art and a visual gateway into an enchanting world where myth meets music. It invites us to ponder upon the complexities of familial bonds intertwined within ancient legends while appreciating Rackham's artistic brilliance in capturing such raw emotion on paper.
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