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Plate Number 258. Arising from the ground and walking off

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing sequential movements captured in multiple frames. The image features small rectangular frames arranged in three rows, depicting a series of motions from lying to standing and walking. Each frame shows a slight change in posture against a grid and curtain backdrop. The systematic portrayal highlights the gradual shifts and balance during the depicted stages of movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3359 × 2421 px
Public Domain
Yes
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