Plate Number 60. Running at a half-mile gait

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence capturing motion. The full-description showcases sixteen black-and-white frames arranged in a grid, each depicting successive stages of a running figure. The top two rows display lateral views, emphasizing the fluid movement of the limbs in a side profile as they progress through the running motion. The bottom row presents a frontal view, highlighting the dynamic posture and forward thrust of the arms and legs, with the background consisting of a neutral backdrop that does not distract from the subject. This sequence captures the intricate details of motion, illustrating both the mechanics and grace inherent to the act of running.