(Paris, 1879 - 1962, Nogent-sur-Marne, France)
1934
Fresson print
13 3/8 x 10 1/8 in. (34.0 x 25.7 cm)
Collection of the Akron Art Museum
Purchased with funds from Mrs. Beatrice K. McDowell
1996.11
Narcissus, a character from Greek mythology, was a beautiful youth who spurned the affections of a nymph. In punishment, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, made him fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He wasted away from unsatisfied desire and was transformed into the flower that now bears his name.