Classical Contrasts 27 – Narcissus

Narcissus, a Laconian hunter who loved everything beautiful.  He was loved by Echo, who he spurned; when he saw his reflection in a pool, he fell in love with himself. A son of the river god Cephisus.

Figure: Narcissus, William Theed, 1848, Carrara marble; origin unknown.

Narcissus 1, Anglesey Abbey
Narcissus 2, Anglesey Abbey
Narcissus 3, Anglesey Abbey
Narcissus 4, Anglesey Abbey
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