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figure, and displaying their skill in the delineation of such forms
as test the talent and knowledge of the designer. This gar-
ment is fastened round the waist by a double zone, between the
turns of which, on the left-side, a portion of the chiton is drawn
out, forming a kind of sack or pocket, and giving a variety to the
general character of the folds. The mode of the warrior's clinging
to the chariot, and the hanging down of the left leg are well ex-
pressed upon this slab. The figure behind is one of the magisterial
attendants upon the chariots, and the artist has agreeably di-
versified die forms and motives of his figures by exhibiting one
of these persons in a state of considerable excitement, so very
unlike the dignity and composure which generally characterizes
them. He appears to be agitated as well by anger as by fear,
no unfrequent associates ; his hands are raised, as if to check
the too rapid progress of the horses, which appear ready to
trample upon him, and also to remonstrate with the driver upon
his want of skill or caution. The surprize and suddenness of the
movement are indicated by the state of his peplus, which has burst
from its fastenings, and escaped from his hold, exposing almost
entirely the naked form, one of the objects probably of the artist
in representing this kind of incident, as well as that which we
have already noticed, of giving variety to his composition.
In the composition and design of this group there are displayed
a great degree of spirit and animation, and a more than usual call
upon the interest of the spectator; but, as far as an opinion can
be formed from the cast, the execution has not been so careful, or
so skilful, as upon some of the other slabs.
figure, and displaying their skill in the delineation of such forms
as test the talent and knowledge of the designer. This gar-
ment is fastened round the waist by a double zone, between the
turns of which, on the left-side, a portion of the chiton is drawn
out, forming a kind of sack or pocket, and giving a variety to the
general character of the folds. The mode of the warrior's clinging
to the chariot, and the hanging down of the left leg are well ex-
pressed upon this slab. The figure behind is one of the magisterial
attendants upon the chariots, and the artist has agreeably di-
versified die forms and motives of his figures by exhibiting one
of these persons in a state of considerable excitement, so very
unlike the dignity and composure which generally characterizes
them. He appears to be agitated as well by anger as by fear,
no unfrequent associates ; his hands are raised, as if to check
the too rapid progress of the horses, which appear ready to
trample upon him, and also to remonstrate with the driver upon
his want of skill or caution. The surprize and suddenness of the
movement are indicated by the state of his peplus, which has burst
from its fastenings, and escaped from his hold, exposing almost
entirely the naked form, one of the objects probably of the artist
in representing this kind of incident, as well as that which we
have already noticed, of giving variety to his composition.
In the composition and design of this group there are displayed
a great degree of spirit and animation, and a more than usual call
upon the interest of the spectator; but, as far as an opinion can
be formed from the cast, the execution has not been so careful, or
so skilful, as upon some of the other slabs.