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Plate Number 173. Ascending steps and jumping off

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequential motion study. The image consists of two panels, each displaying a series of black and white photographs capturing a figure in motion. In the top panel, the sequence shows the figure stepping onto and ascending a set of stairs, while in the bottom panel, the figures are descending down stairs and jumping. Each step and slight movement is captured in individual frames, highlighting the detailed progression of motion. The figure, dressed in a long flowing garment, is consistently positioned against a plain background to maintain focus on the movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4854 × 1933 px
Public Domain
Yes
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