Plate Number 221. Stooping and lifting a 12-lb. basket to head

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of photographs featuring a nude person performing a sequence of movements involving bending down, lifting, and carrying a basket. The person's facial features include short hair styled close to the head, with a neutral expression focused on the task. There is no clothing or jewelry visible, and the background consists of a plain surface with vertical lines or a grid pattern. The setting appears to be a studio-like environment, emphasizing the person's motion and form.