A Female Narcissus is an artwork by Franz Russ. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- A Female Narcissus
- Artist
- Franz Russ
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Narcissus is the youth who becomes captivated by his reflection in water. Unable to possess the image he loves, he wastes away; the story is connected with the flower that bears his name.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with A Female Narcissus
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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