This is a series of images depicting a naked figure in motion. The images are arranged in a grid format, showing two rows of continuous motion captured from side and back perspectives. The first row shows a left side view of dynamic steps against a neutral background with a grid pattern. The second row mirrors this sequence from a rear view, maintaining consistent photographic composition in terms of placement and lighting. The images capture changes in posture and stride, freeze-framing each moment of the movement. The series emphasizes the study of human motion in a systematic, analytical manner, indicative of an early form of motion photography meant to understand biomechanics.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 3475 × 2393 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original