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The Parthenon Frieze. Block N XLIII
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The main figures on this block are the two in the centre, mounted on horses that are galloping side by side. Number (120), with his galloping horse, is represented at the left side of the group of horsemen as their leader and in this position he is visible to all. His muscular back is turned to a 3/4 view, as he raises his right arm to give a signal. From the quick movement, his short chiton has slipped down over his left forearm. Beside him, number (119) in chiton, chlamys, fox-skin cap on his head and boots, looks ahead at the rider (118) in front of him who coincides with the join between this block and the next. He wears a short chiton, anatomical cuirass, helmet and boots.


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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 118, N 119, N 120, N 121
Museum
British Museum
Stone Number
N XLIII