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Plate Number 154. Jumping, running straight high jump

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence of images capturing motion. The image consists of two rows, each showing a series of still frames depicting a subject in motion. In the top row, the subject appears to be captured in various stages of high jumping or hurdling over a bar, displaying the progression of motion from preparation to landing. The second row features the same subject in full sprint, likely at the end of the jump sequence, with frames highlighting running and leaping over a set height. The images are in black and white, giving a scientific or analytical feel. The structured and sequential layout emphasizes the detailed mechanics of the movements depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4837 × 1418 px
Public Domain
Yes
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