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Plate Number 248. Sitting down on the ground

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of sequential images capturing motion. The work consists of a grid of black and white photographs depicting a figure in various stages of movement. The background of each frame shows a striped or lined pattern. The focus is on the progression of movement, capturing subtle shifts in posture and form. The repetition and sequencing highlight the study of motion, potentially illustrating the mechanics or grace of movement from different angles or perspectives.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4101 × 2061 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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