Echo, 1874, Oil on canvas, 38 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Alexandre Cabanel (French, Montpellier 1823–1889

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Echo, 1874, Oil on canvas, 38 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Alexandre Cabanel (French, Montpellier 1823–1889 Paris), In Greek mythology Echo is the beautiful nymph who falls in love with Narcissus, a handsome youth who loves only his own reflection. Because of her endless chatter, Hera condemns Echo to a life of silence except for repeating what others say to her

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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