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Plate Number 56. Walking, turning and stooping to lift train

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a grayscale photograph grid showing a sequence of movements. Each frame displays subtle changes in posture or position. The background shows elongated lines adding depth to the space. The composition explores capturing motion through a sequence of still images.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4676 × 1883 px
Public Domain
Yes
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