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Plate Number 4. Walking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph depicting a sequential analysis of human locomotion. The image shows a series of frames displaying a figure in motion, walking or running. The top row shows a side view sequence highlighting changes in posture and limb position as the figure moves. The backdrop includes a grid pattern. The bottom row shows a front-facing view, capturing stride and arm swing. The image offers a detailed visual study of movement likely for scientific or educational purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4686 × 1580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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