This is a photograph of sequential images of figures walking. The work consists of a series of black and white images, each capturing successive moments of motion. The photos are arranged in a grid pattern, with the top two rows displaying side views of figures in stride and the lower rows presenting frontal views of the same action. The backdrop reveals a lined grid against which the figures' movements are measured. This format appears to explore the mechanics of walking and movement through a systematic photographic study, emphasizing the progression in each frame and the fluidity of human motion.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 3704 × 2335 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original