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Plate Number 130. Descending stairs

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a series of sequential photographs showing a person in motion. The top row shows the individual descending a staircase, while in the bottom row, they are climbing onto a platform resembling a crate. The person is nude with minimal clothing or accessories visible. The individual’s hair appears to be short, and no specific facial features are discernible due to the resolution and angle of the images. The images are captured against a grid-patterned backdrop, emphasizing the symmetrical and incremental motions of the subject. No jewelry or additional objects are visible around the person, as the focus is on the study of human movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3563 × 2284 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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