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Plate Number 49. Walking and turning around rapidly with a satchel in one hand, a cane in the other

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a sequential study of walking movements. The image features multiple frames aligned in a grid, each capturing a different phase of motion. The sequence displays the progression of the walking action from various angles. There are 24 frames with consistent background grids. The subject shows varied poses transitioning fluidly, highlighting the dynamics of motion within a controlled environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
2760 × 2966 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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