Water Nymphs Collection

There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn
STC323709 There dwelt the red-haired ocean-nymphs, illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T.W

Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left
STC324271 Though gaily ye may laugh, in grief ye shall be left. For mocking maids, this ring ye ask shall never be yours, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from
STC324213 Mock away! Mock! The Nibelung makes for your toy!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324211 The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323692 The Rhine Gold, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323681 The three maidens swam close to the shore, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep
STC324227 The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow
STC324216 The Rhines pure gleaming children told me of their sorrow, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from
STC324212 The Rhinemaidens teasing Alberich, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Relief depicting nereids carried away by tritons (marble)
XIR219631 Relief depicting nereids carried away by tritons (marble) by Opstal, Gerard van (1594/1604-68); 37x85 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: nereides enlevees par de tritons; ); Flemish

Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe
STC324214 Seize the despoiler! Rescue the Gold! Help Us! Help Us! Woe! Woe!, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse
STC324272 Siegfried! Siegfried! Our warning is true: flee, oh flee from the curse!, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Water Nymphs (engraving)
1097656 Water Nymphs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Nymphs. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Illustrations from the Catalogue of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1044122 Illustrations from the Catalogue of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from William Shakespeares
3260681 This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour litho) by Rackham

This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
This music crept by be upon the waters, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 391;

Birth of Adonis, Herman van Swanevelt, 1654

River Nymph Styx, Philips Galle, 1587

Sea goddess Amphitrite, Philips Galle, 1587

Waternimf Galatea, Philips Galle, 1587

Allegory of marriage, Pieter van den Berge, 1694 - 1737

The deification of Aeneas, Daniel van den Dijck, c. 1635 - c. 1670

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In the depths of the ancient Irish waters, there dwelt the enchanting red-haired ocean-nymphs, their beauty rivaling even the most vibrant sunset. As depicted in The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by T. W. Rolleston, these ethereal beings captivated all who laid eyes upon them. But beware. Though gaily ye may laugh at their playful antics, in grief ye shall be left. Mock away. Mock. The Nibelung makes for your toy. As illustrated in The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, these water nymphs hold a power that surpasses mortal comprehension. The frolic of the Rhinemaidens was a sight to behold, as captured in vivid color lithographs from 1906. Their radiant presence illuminated every corner of the river's edge, leaving onlookers spellbound with wonder and awe. Yet beneath their shimmering facade lies a tale of sorrow. The Rhines fair children bewail their lost gold and weep for its absence. In whispered confessions, they reveal to me their heartache - how it pains them to see their precious treasure gone astray. Even Alberich fell victim to their teasing ways as depicted in illustrations from ancient texts. These mischievous nymphs knew no bounds when it came to playing tricks on those who dared cross their path. Not only were they revered among humans but also immortalized in marble relief sculptures where nereids are carried away by tritons - an eternal testament to their allure and grace. When danger loomed over them like storm clouds ready to burst forth with fury, they cried out for help: "Seize the despoiler. Rescue the Gold. Help Us. Help Us. " Woe echoed through every ripple as they fought valiantly against those who sought to steal what was rightfully theirs. And yet amidst chaos and turmoil, victory was theirs to claim.