GIA4779284 The Thespis tank (6th century BC). Greek tragic poet. Thanks to his famous cart, he would have transported to Attica first and then to Athenes the first troop of travelling actors, introducing the tragedies into the city. Engraving by Gustave Dore. sd. 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thespis tank (6th century BC). Greek tragic poet. Thanks to his famous cart, he would have transported to Attica first and then to Athenes the first troop of travelling actors, introducing the tragedies into the city. Engraving by Gustave Dore. sd. 19th century.); by Giancarlo Costa; out of copyright.