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Plate Number 76. Ascending an incline

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequential movement study. The image shows a series of still frames capturing the stages of a figure walking down an angled plank. The background is lined for contrast. The sequence is presented in a grid format with multiple rows and columns, displaying the progression of the figure's motion from different angles. Each frame offers a slightly different perspective for observing movement dynamics, body posture, and form. The black and white tonality adds a classic and analytical feel, focusing on human motion and anatomy.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3628 × 2200 px
Public Domain
Yes
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