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Plate Number 94. Ascending stairs and looking around with basin in hands

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a grid displaying a series of black and white images of a figure in motion. The composition is divided into two rows showing different angles of the figure stepping over an obstacle while holding a round object. The upper row is a side view, while the lower row is a rear view. Each frame captures a small increment of movement. The background features a lined grid, likely intended for motion analysis.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3761 × 2188 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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