There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910

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"There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring" is an illustration by Arthur Rackham, created in 1910 as part of his work for "The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie." This piece is one of several illustrations Rackham produced for Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen," which is a series of four epic music dramas commonly known as the Ring Cycle. Rackham, a renowned British illustrator known for his distinctive style and contributions to the Golden Age of British book illustration, brought Wagner's mythical narrative to life through his evocative and detailed illustrations.

This particular illustration depicts a pivotal scene from "Das Rheingold," the first of the four operas in the cycle. It captures the moment where the dragon, Fafner, guards the powerful ring that Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, crafted from Rhinegold. The artwork is characterized by Rackham's intricate line work and moody, atmospheric use of color, which enhances the dramatic and mythical quality of the scene. Rackham's illustrations for the Ring Cycle are celebrated for their ability to complement and deepen the dark, fantastical themes of Wagner's operas, making the stories accessible and engaging to a broader audience through the visual arts.

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