Portret van Heinrich Vogl in 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' 1890 - 1910

Wilhelm Höffert's "Portret van Heinrich Vogl in 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'" is a late 19th-century photograph capturing the renowned German tenor, Heinrich Vogl, in a dramatic pose from Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen." The image, likely taken between 1890 and 1910, showcases Vogl in costume, conveying the intensity and emotionality of his performance. Höffert's photograph exemplifies the evolving art of portraiture in the era of opera, capturing the personality and talent of a celebrated performer. The image is a valuable document of both the history of music and the evolution of photographic portraiture in the late 19th century.