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Plate Number 77. Ascending an incline

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of sequential images capturing a figure in motion. The image consists of multiple frames arranged in a grid, displaying the progressive movements of a nude figure as it walks forward and backward in different panels. Each frame documents a distinct instance of the movement. The backdrop is simple, focusing solely on the subject, emphasizing the motion captured. The series has a vintage quality, typical of early motion photography techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3814 × 2148 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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