Sieglinde prepares Hunding’s draught for the night 1910

This illustration by Arthur Rackham depicts Sieglinde, a character from Richard Wagner’s opera "Die Walküre," preparing a drink for her husband, Hunding. The scene, rendered in Rackham's signature style of intricate linework and muted colors, evokes the dark and mysterious atmosphere of Wagner's epic saga. The composition emphasizes the dramatic tension between the characters, highlighting Sieglinde's internal conflict as she prepares a potion that may lead to her husband's death. This artwork from 1910 is a prime example of Rackham's work as an illustrator for classic literature and myth.