Plate Number 145. Descending stairs and turning with a bucket of water in right hand

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows sequential photographs of a woman descending a set of steps while carrying a bucket. The woman's body is at varying angles as she steps down, maintaining balance with the bucket. She has a neutral expression, short hair, and is nude. There are no visible accessories or objects besides the bucket. In the background, there is a wire grid and horizontal lines suggesting an industrial setting.