Plate Number 26. Walking, carrying a 75-lb. stone on left shoulder

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a sequence of frames showing a person walking from left to right. The person is visible in different walking stages in each frame, with their entire body in view. The individual carries a large, rounded object on their left shoulder, highlighting their muscular build. They have short, dark hair and are nude. The frames exhibit continuous movement and stance, depicting the act of carrying a heavy load. The background features a uniform grid, reminiscent of early photographic studies to measure motion and form. The person walks along a flat surface.