Plate Number 228. Turning and lifting a water jar from the ground

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple frames of a woman picking up and handling a large vase-like object. The woman is depicted in various stages of the motion, including standing, bending, and lifting. She has long, wavy hair and is shown from different angles in each frame. The woman is unclothed and is holding a large vessel with two handles in some frames. The background consists of vertical lines in the upper row and wooden panels in the lower row, with a flat surface. The lighting is uniform, highlighting the fluid movements of the woman.