Plate Number 116. Descending an incline with one hand on chin

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts sequential photographs of a naked woman walking on a platform. She transitions from a standing to a walking position in each frame, facing slightly left, then front, and finally right. She has short, dark hair and a composed expression. The background shows a simple platform and a fence-like structure, suggesting an outdoor setting.