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Plate Number 66. Running

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of fourteen black and white photographs arranged in a grid format. Each frame captures a different stage of a person in motion, demonstrating dynamic movement. The backdrop consists of horizontal lines. Each frame is numbered, showing the progression of movement. The lighting highlights the subject against the dark background, emphasizing the fluidity and mechanics of the motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3683 × 2292 px
Public Domain
Yes
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