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Marble statue from the West pediment of the Parthenon (West pediment A). Figure of reclining naked man, who appears as if caught in the action of raising himself onto a rock. He would have originally supported his weight on his left hand and is poised as if turning to his left. A piece of drapery hangs over and clings to his left arm. The pose and design of the statue fits well to the corner angle of the pediment. The back of the statue is surprisingly well finished, considering it was blocked by the pediment wall. The statue is made out of one block of marble. The head, left hand, right arm and hand and both legs under the knee and feet are missing. These parts were already missing in Carrey's drawing. The statue is thought to represent the river-god Ilissos, a stream in Athens. Other suggested identifications are Eridanos and Kephisos.
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