Plate Number 246. Placing chair, sitting and flirting a fan

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of photographs capturing a woman's movement around a chair until she eventually sits down. She is depicted in various poses, including standing beside the chair, walking, and sitting while holding a fan. Her facial features include prominent cheekbones, and her hair is styled in an updo with gentle curls framing her face. She wears a long, flowing sheer dress that drapes elegantly over her body. Throughout the sequence, the chair changes positions slightly, and the woman interacts dynamically with a handheld fan. The background consists of a striped screen or shutter, suggesting an enclosed space or studio setting with consistent lighting.