Sieglinde prepares Hundings draught for the night, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910

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"Sieglinde prepares Hunding's draught for the night" is an evocative illustration by the renowned British artist Arthur Rackham, created in 1910. This artwork is part of a series of illustrations Rackham produced for "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie," which are the first two operas in Richard Wagner's monumental cycle, "Der Ring des Nibelungen." Rackham's illustrations for Wagner's operas are celebrated for their intricate detail, dramatic intensity, and ability to capture the mythic and emotional essence of the stories.

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was a leading figure in the Golden Age of British book illustration, known for his distinctive style that combined pen and ink with watercolor washes. His work often featured fantastical and fairy-tale themes, making him an ideal interpreter of Wagner's operatic tales, which are steeped in Germanic mythology and legend.

In "Sieglinde prepares Hunding's draught for the night," Rackham depicts a pivotal moment from "Die Walküre," the second opera in the Ring cycle. The scene shows Sieglinde, a central character, preparing a drink for her husband, Hunding. The atmosphere is charged with tension and foreboding, as Sieglinde is secretly aiding Siegmund, her long-lost twin brother and lover, against Hunding. Rackham's illustration captures the emotional complexity and dramatic tension of the scene, with meticulous attention to the characters' expressions and the setting's dark, brooding ambiance.

Rackham's illustrations for "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie" were published in a deluxe edition by William Heinemann in London and Doubleday Page & Co. in New York in 1910. These illustrations have since become iconic, influencing the visual interpretation of Wagner's operas and contributing to Rackham's legacy as one of the foremost illustrators of his time. His work continues to be celebrated for its artistic excellence and its ability to bring the epic narratives of Wagner's operas to life.

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