Plate Number 73. Turning around in surprise and running away

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence showing a human figure in motion. The image is composed of sixteen frames arranged in a grid pattern, capturing the sequential movement of a nude figure with arms raised. The background consists of a lined grid. Each frame subtly differs as the figure progresses through a dynamic pose, providing a sense of unfolding action in stages. The photographic style focuses on motion and anatomy, suggesting an analytical or documentary purpose. The consistent setting across frames reinforces the emphasis on the subject's movement and form.