Finale of the Rhinegold
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a wild scene of four robed figures in a stormy landscape. One person raises their arms, another holds a staff, and a third clutches a book. The fourth figure is bent over, as if in pain or exhaustion. The wind whips their clothes and hair, and the ground looks rough and uneven. The title hints this is from an opera, not a real event. The figures’ dramatic poses and swirling lines suggest movement and chaos, like a storm breaking. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
