Plate Number 62. Running at full speed

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a series of motion studies. The image contains multiple frames showing a sequence of movement capturing a figure running. The upper row depicts the figure from the side profile as it goes through different poses of a running stride. In the lower row, the figure is shown from the back in a sequence capturing the nuances of each stride. The background includes lines that may serve as reference points for analyzing the motion. The arrangement and presentation of these frames emphasize the fluid continuity of movement, showcasing changes in posture and limb positioning across each consecutive frame. The image captures the essence of movement in a detailed and analytical manner, typical of early photographic studies aimed at dissecting human and animal motion.