Fritz Wotruba's Stage Model for Richard Wagner's "Der Ring des Nibelungen" in Berlin

This entry details a stage model designed by Fritz Wotruba for Richard Wagner's opera 'Der Ring des Nibelungen,' specifically for the first act, 'Wald' (Forest), of 'Siegfried.' Created for the 1967 production at the Deutschen Oper in Berlin, this four-part overall model was completed in 1966.

This object is a significant piece from Fritz Wotruba's work, specifically a four-part overall model for the stage design of 'Siegfried,' the first act set in a forest, from Richard Wagner's epic opera 'Der Ring des Nibelungen.' The model was created in 1966 in anticipation of its use in a production at the Deutschen Oper in Berlin in 1967. Made of plaster cast from a clay model, its dimensions are 35 x 57 x 42 cm. The piece is part of the Belvedere's collection, holding the inventory number FW 1402. Its provenance traces back to the estate of Fritz Wotruba, with a loan from the Fritz Wotruba Private Foundation before its permanent transfer in 2021. The artwork is currently not on display. The detail provided highlights its specific context within the operatic and artistic world of the mid-20th century, showcasing Wotruba's contribution to theatrical design.