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Plate Number 205. Carrying and stooping with a vase

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph depicting a sequence of images showing a figure in motion, draped in a light garment, holding an object. The photograph consists of four rows, each depicting a frame-by-frame progression of movement from left to right. The figure appears to be moving across an outdoor setting, characterized by a grid-like backdrop and textured flooring. The light clothing of the subject allows for the observation of fluid motion. The sequence captures various stages of the figure’s movement, with the object being cradled and transferred from one position to another throughout the series. The attention to detail in the movement and pose reflects a study of dynamics and human form in motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4068 × 2067 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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