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View of the full bronze statue of the Charioteer. In his right hand the charioteer holds the leather reins of his four horses.
“The Charioteer stands erect; his long robe with its almost columnar fluting is the epitome of elegance. The folds of the robe (a long tunic called a xystis) fall in a natural way, varying in width and depth, and the whole garment seems capable of swaying and rippling with the charioteer’s movement.” His calm demeanor does not suggest the heat of a race, but rather the pose of a victor taking a “victory lap.”
It is 5 ft. 11 in. [1.8 m] high. It was originally standing in a chariot that was pulled by four horses and the whole grouping was placed on the top of a monument and viewed from below.
For a brief description of the Charioteer Click Here.
