The image is a composite of multiple frames showing a nude person walking up steps while holding a small paddle or fan-like object. The person is shown in various stages of the movement, providing a side profile, back view, and front-facing perspective at different points. The person's hair appears short and is combed back. The images capture the dynamic posture as the person ascends the steps. The surrounding environment consists of a backdrop of horizontal lines or grids. The area around the steps and the lighting suggest it is part of a structured experiment in motion photography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 3864 × 2119 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original