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The Parthenon Frieze. Block S XXVI
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The second chariot is depicted on this block, the upper part and corners of which are missing. Even though the head and shoulders of the apobates (66) have broken off, the figure is notable for its stance and for the modelling of the body discernible beneath the thin, short chiton which is gathered over the chest and belted at the waist. He is depicted with right leg free and turned outwards and his right hand hanging down with pointing finger bent. Perhaps he held a strigil. He is conversing with the marshal (67) who stands behind the horses, his right arm extended to give an order of some sort.


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Frieze Side
South Frieze
Subject Category
Chariots
Source
Acropolis Restoration Service
Type
Sculpture
Format
image/jpeg
Format
Pentelic marble
Figures
S 65, S 66, S 67
Museum
British Museum
Stone Number
S XXVI