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On the other hand , the figures that occupy the extremities of the pediment are on
a smaller scale , and they are ... This figure , reclining in the angle of the
pediment , is generally considered to be a river - god , and is popularly known as
the ...
On the other hand , the figures that occupy the extremities of the pediment are on
a smaller scale , and they are ... This figure , reclining in the angle of the
pediment , is generally considered to be a river - god , and is popularly known as
the ...
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It is a graceful and pleasing figure , but weak in the anatomy and execution . It
has been suggested that the figure ought to be restored , with the right hand
raised , and placing a wreath upon the head , and that it may be a copy of the
statue of ...
It is a graceful and pleasing figure , but weak in the anatomy and execution . It
has been suggested that the figure ought to be restored , with the right hand
raised , and placing a wreath upon the head , and that it may be a copy of the
statue of ...
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a standing figure of equal dignity with her father . The principal figures beside
Zeus and Athenè are the Eileithyiae , who wave their hands as if weaving spells ,
Hephaestos , who clave the skull of Zeus with his double axe , and Hermes ( cf ...
a standing figure of equal dignity with her father . The principal figures beside
Zeus and Athenè are the Eileithyiae , who wave their hands as if weaving spells ,
Hephaestos , who clave the skull of Zeus with his double axe , and Hermes ( cf ...
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Roman Gallery Busts and statues of Roman Emperors and | 1 |
Nereid Room Sculptures of the Nereid Monument at Xanthos | 63 |
Mausoleum Room Large Lycian TombsSculptures of the tomb | 75 |
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GT THE DEPT OF GREEK & ROMAN A British Museum Dept of Greek and Roman,A. H. (Arthur Hamilton) 1860-194 Smith No preview available - 2016 |
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