Plate Number 222. Stooping, lifting a water jar to head and turning

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sequence of photographs showing a person's full nude body in motion. The person is first walking towards a jug, then seen lifting and balancing the jug on their head. The person goes through various positions such as standing, squatting, and walking. The person has short hair, and no clothing is visible. The primary object of interaction is the jug. The background is a simple, likely outdoor setting with vertical line patterns resembling a wooden fence or backdrop. The lighting suggests it is during the day with visible shadows and highlights on the ground.