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Chronophotograph of a Flying Heron

Étienne-Jules Marey

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a heron in various positions of flight. The image is a sequence of 9 white heron silhouettes on a black background, arranged horizontally across the center. The herons are facing right. The herons are in various stages of flapping their wings and moving their legs. The image shows a dark background with a light-colored border around the edges. A light-colored structure is visible at the top center. The right edge of the photograph appears to have a lighter area, possibly from damage or aging. A dark stain is visible in the bottom-right corner of the border. The photograph has a textured, rough edge.

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1263 × 503 px
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