Echo (1900) — Talbot Hughes
Echo (1900) is an artwork by Talbot Hughes. 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
- Echo (1900)
- Artist
- Talbot Hughes (English, 1869–1942)
- Subject collection
- Nymphs & water
The mythology behind the named subject
Echo is a nymph associated with the repetition of another person’s last words. In the story of Narcissus, she loves a youth who does not return her affection, and only her voice remains.
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 Echo (1900)
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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