Alexandre Cabanel French, Montpellier 1823-1889 Paris. Echo, 1874, oil on canvas. In Greek mythology, the beautiful nymph Echo is cursed by the goddess Hera and can only repeat the last words said to her. Unable to communicate with the man she loves, Echo retreats to the mountains and pines away until just her voice remains.

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Location: Manhattan, New York City, USA
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