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Plate Number 257. Lying on the ground

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a series of photographs showing a nude male figure transitioning from standing to crouching and eventually lying on the ground. The man's body is visible entirely in each frame, showcasing different angles and stages of movement. He is bald and his facial features are not distinctly visible in all frames. There are no clothes or accessories visible on the person. The background includes what seems to be a wire mesh and solid vertical surfaces, possibly a part of a fenced or enclosed area, with light filtering through and casting shadows on the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3230 × 2626 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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