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Plate Number 217. Stooping, lifting and carrying a 30-lb. basket

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of black and white photographs in a grid format showing the process of lifting and carrying a basket. The frames capture progressive stages of the action. The background features a grid, a plain surface, and hanging cloth material. The basket is made of woven material, and its content is indistinct. The photographs analyze dynamic actions in a systematic manner.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4675 × 1965 px
Public Domain
Yes
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