Plate Number 27. Walking and carrying a 75-lb. stone on head, hands raised

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of motion studies using a grid background. The image is divided into two rows, each containing a sequence of frames that capture the progression of movement. The top row displays a side profile view, while the bottom row shows a back view. Each sequence of frames captures the subtle shifts of limbs and body position, demonstrating an intricate study of motion and form. The grid in the background serves as a reference for the precise measurement of motion and proportions.