Parthenon Frieze Repository: The Parthenon Frieze. Block N XLI

The Parthenon Frieze. Block N XLI

Of the triad of horsemen depicted here, the first to the left (12) wears chiton, chlamys, and fox-skin cap, the other two (113 and 114)wear chlamides and turn to look back. The head of the last figure (114) appears behind the mane of the horse of rider (115), which is on block XLII. The body of figure (113), in the middle of the group, is shown nude as his chlamys falls behind his shoulders, with the tip around his right forearm. The upper part of his body is shown in 3/4 view and his head, broken off, is turned to look at the leader of the group (120) on block XLIII.

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Frieze Side	North Frieze
Subject Category	Horsemen
Source	Acropolis Restoration Service
Type	Sculpture
Format	image/jpeg
Format	Pentelic marble
Figures	N 112, N 113, N 114
Museum	British Museum
Stone Number	N XLI