Lapith
Britishnoun
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The Lapith attacks the Centaur from behind, resting his right knee on his crupper, and extending forward his 134 right arm to seize the neck of his foe.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
The position of the Centaur is obviously much the stronger, and the bent left knee of the Lapith indicates that he is tottering.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
From the want of apparent support for the right foot of the Lapith, the action of this figure appears weak and undecided.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
An ample chlamys is shown falling at the back of the Lapith.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
On the left is a group of a Lapith and a Centaur.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
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