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Fig. 25.-The North Frieze of the Parthenon (Slabs VII.-XIV.) restored.

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Fig. 26.-The North Frieze of the Parthenon (Slabs XIV.-XIX.) restored.

Athens and Carrey.

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Fig. 27.-The North Frieze of the Parthenon (Slabs XX.-XXVIII.) restored.

of four-horse chariots, each with a charioteer and a heavily-armed soldier known as the apobates), who performed a variety of exercises, such as mounting and dismounting the chariot and running beside it. There is also a marshal to each chariot group.

72-133. From this point to the north-west angle of the frieze we have a continuous procession of Athenian cavalry. The horsemen

advance in a loose throng, in which no division into ranks or troops, nor indeed any settled order, can be made out. They ride, with five, six or seven, nearly abreast. The general effect of a prancing troop of spirited horses, held well in check by riders with a sure hand and easy seat, is admirably rendered. The effect is particularly fine in slabs xxx.-xlii., where it has not been marred by mutilation (see Plate VI.). The reins and bridles were in nearly every instance of bronze, indicated by rivet holes behind the horse's ear, at his mouth, and in the rider's hands.

130-134. On the last slab of the north side the procession is still in a state of preparation, and the transition to the west side is thus assisted. At the right of the slab is a rider (no. 133) standing by his horse, and in the act of drawing down his tunic under his girdle in front, while a youthful attendant (no. 134) assists him by pulling it down behind, or perhaps by tying the lower girdle over which the folds were drawn. The attendant carries on his shoulder a folded cloak, probably that of his master.

It should be noted that in every case the figure at the end of a side is stationary, and an effect of architectural stability is thereby secured.

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London.

Athens.

Fig. 28.-The North Side of the Frieze (Slabs XXVIII.-XXXI.). Catajo and Conjectured.

Athens and Restored.

Athens.

WEST FRIEZE OF THE PARTHENON.

326. The west side of the frieze contains a continuation of the procession of the north side, but here the procession is mainly in course of preparation, and the scene may be supposed to be laid in the Cerameicos. Doubtless, on account of the character of the subject, in this part of the frieze there is less continuity of composition than elsewhere. The subjects are disconnected, and are usually on single slabs, and seldom carried over a joint.

Slabs i., ii. are originals brought by Lord Elgin. The remainder of this side (with the exception of no. 27) is cast from the original slabs, which are still in position on the temple.

Two sets of casts of this frieze are exhibited in parallel lines. The upper series is taken from moulds made from the original marble in 1872, the lower series from moulds made at Athens, at the time of Lord Elgin's mission. A comparison of these two sets of casts shows how much the frieze suffered from exposure to weather during some seventy years. No. 4, for example, has lost his arms; no. 5, his face and the horse's head; no. 6, his hands; no. 10, his arm and face; no. 15, his face; and so on.

1. The single figure at the north-west angle is evidently a herald or marshal directing the start of the cavalry. His right hand probably held a staff of office, as the bent fingers are not closed. Next we have scenes of preparation, such as bridling the horses. The mounted knight (no. 11) is distinguished from all the figures in the frieze by his richly decorated armour. On his head is a crested helmet, on the crown of which is in relief an eagle with outstretched neck. A hole a little behind the temple shows where a wreath has been inserted. His body is protected by a cuirass, on the front of which is a Gorgon's head in relief, intended as a charm to avert wounds from the most vital part; on the shoulder-straps are lions' heads, also in relief. Between the breast-plate and back piece of the cuirass is an interval at the sides, which is protected by flexible scale armour. No. 12 is tying his boot. The mutilated figure, no. 25, seems to be pressing his right foot against the heel of his horse's right foreleg to make him extend himself so as to lower his back for mounting. No. 27 tries to master a rearing horse, who threatens to escape from his control.

SOUTH FRIEZE OF THE PARTHENON.

327. In following the frieze along the south side from west to east, we pursue one branch of the procession which corresponds in the main with that on the north side. The chief difference is that on the south the victims consist of cows only, while on the north there are sheep as well as cows. It may therefore be the case that this side represents the victims offered by the Athenians themselves.

1-12. The first four slabs are partly in marble and partly cast

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