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Plate Number 90. Ascending stairs

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sequence of a figure walking up and down stairs. The frames are arranged in a grid, capturing different stages of the movement. Each row shows the progression of the figure's steps. The background is an indoor setting with a grid or measurement chart. The image appears to be a study of human locomotion, focusing on the nuances of walking.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3553 × 2464 px
Public Domain
Yes
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