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Plate Number 159. Jumping, running broad jump

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a grid of sequential black and white images showing dynamic motion of a figure. The top row captures a figure in mid-air in a leaping motion with varied limb positions and body tension. The bottom row shows a similar sequence with an outdoor background featuring a path, fence, and vegetation. This work showcases the study of movement over a brief period.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4744 × 1257 px
Public Domain
Yes
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