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DiaporamaBlock VIII of the west frieze.
Depiction of a rider trying to control his runaway horse. This powerful composition occupies the central block of the west frieze, which is possibly the work of Pheidias. It has been suggested that the rider is one of the two Athenian Cavalry commanders. Marble from the mount Penteli.
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About this artwork
- Title: Block VIII of the west frieze.
- Artist: pheidias of athens
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Acropolis Museum
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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