Stunning 19th Century German Painting on Porcelain of Echo in an Ormolu Frame

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Stunning painting on porcelain Late 19th century, after the painting, "Echo", by Bisson Edouard. In a good gilt bronze frame. … Read more Stunning painting on porcelain Late 19th century, after the painting, "Echo", by Bisson Edouard. In a good gilt bronze frame. Signed on lower corner, Wagner. The plaque is 6" x 4", the frame 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" The frame in gilt bronze dore...

Echo was an Oreiad-nymph of Mount Kithairon (Cithaeron) in Boiotia. The goddess Hera cursed her with just an echo for a voice as punishment for distracting her from the affairs of Zeus with her endless chatter. She was loved by the god Pan, and herself became enamored of the boy Narkissos (Narcissus). See less