Plate Number 54. Two women walking arm in arm and turning around; one flirting a fan

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of small photographs arranged in a grid format. The photographs show two women from multiple angles and positions, standing closely next to each other and appearing to walk together while holding fans. Their facial features are indistinct due to the small size of the frames, but their hair is tied back in a bun. They are nude except for the large fans they hold, which partially obscure their bodies in some frames. The background features a brick wall and a wooden floor, suggesting an enclosed, outdoor setting. The sequential nature of the images suggests motion or a narrative of movement as the women progress from one side of the frame to the other.