Plate Number 119. Descending an incline with right hand on breast

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of time-lapse images capturing the motion of a person walking. The grid displays sequential images highlighting nuances in movement. The focus is on the biomechanics of walking, with each frame showing different phases of the stride from various angles. The controlled setting suggests a study in motion photography, with vertical lines in the backdrop adding structure to the composition.