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Plate Number 234. Lifting and emptying a basin of water and turning

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sequence of photographs of a woman performing a series of actions. She is captured in different stages of movement, including crouching to pick up a bowl and a jug, pouring liquid between containers, and standing up. She has long flowing hair and is dressed in a dark skirt and a lighter top with a historical style. She holds a large jug and basin throughout. The background features a grid-like structure.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4895 × 1904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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