Group of Women, detail of Carried Figure
Group of Woman Carrying Companion, from right
Group of Woman Carrying Companion
Group of Woman Carrying Companion, from far left
Group of Woman Carrying Companion, from left of center
Group of Women, detail of Carried Figure
| Collection: | Athens, Agora Museum |
| Title: | Two-figure group of young woman carrying companion |
| Context: | From Athens, Agora |
| Findspot: | Excavated at Athens, Agora |
| Summary: | Young woman carrying companion on her back, as in a rescue |
| Material: | Marble |
| Sculpture Type: | Architectural |
| Category: | Statuary group |
| Placement: | Pediment, possibly East |
| Style: | High Classical |
| Technique: | In-the-round |
| Date: | ca. 420 BC |
| Dimensions: | Restored H. (of group) 1.32 m |
| Scale: | Under life-size |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | High Classical |
Subject Description: Striding female has linked her arms behind her in order to carry her companion on her back. The girl who is carried grasps her helper's shoulder. The pose resembles that of the ephedrismos, though that is a game played by boys. In this case the girls may be fleeing. Originally identified as an acroterial group by Thompson, Delivorrias judged it to be pedimental. Thompson later concurred (
Form & Style: The marble and the style of carving are very close to the friezes of the Hephaisteion. Both figures are clothed in thin drapery, though care is taken to distinguish the different garments. The head originally associated with the group, which was found in a different location, probably does not belong.
Condition: Single fragment
Condition Description: A head originally associated probably does not belong. Extremely weathered.
Material Description: Parian Marble
Associated Building: Athens, Temple of Hephaistos
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