Greetings Card : Brunnhilde and her Papa
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Brunnhilde and her Papa
Act 3 : Brunnhilde pleads with Wotan, her father, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her
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Brunnhilde Humiliation Inflict Opera Papa Pleads Proposes Spare Valkure Wagner Wotan
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting Brunnhilde and her Papa greetings cards from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken from Act 3 of Wagner's iconic opera "Der Ring des Nibelungen," showcases a tender moment between Brunnhilde and her father, Wotan. As Brunnhilde pleads with her father to spare her the humiliation he intends to inflict, the depth of their father-daughter bond is palpable. These beautifully designed cards are the perfect way to express a range of emotions – from love and devotion to determination and strength – making them an ideal choice for any special occasion. Share the power of this timeless story with your loved ones through our exquisite selection of greetings cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Brunnhilde's Desperate Plea: A Dramatic Moment from Wagner's "Die Walküre" This evocative image captures the intense emotional exchange between Brunnhilde, the legendary Valkyrie, and her father, the god Wotan, in Act 3 of Richard Wagner's groundbreaking opera, "Die Walküre." Brunnhilde, portrayed here by the renowned soprano Lotte Lehmann, is seen imploring her father, played by the distinguished bass-baritone Rudolf Bockelmann, to spare her the humiliation he proposes to inflict upon her. In the opera's complex narrative, Brunnhilde has defied her father's orders and intervened in the mortal world to save the hero Siegmund, for whom she harbors deep affection. Wotan, bound by his own laws, must punish his daughter by rendering her mortal and stripping her of her Valkyrie powers. In this heart-wrenching scene, Brunnhilde begs her father to reconsider, appealing to his love and mercy. The historical significance of this moment in opera history is immense. Wagner's innovative approach to music drama, which combined elements of music, poetry, and theater, revolutionized the art form and paved the way for modern opera. The intense emotional depth and psychological complexity of "Die Walküre" and its characters, particularly Brunnhilde and Wotan, continue to captivate audiences and inspire performers to this day. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the rich and complex world of Wagner's opera and the profound emotional connection between a father and his daughter, as they navigate the intricacies of love, duty, and redemption.
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