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Plate Number 260. Arising from couch and stretching arms

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of motion studies. The image consists of multiple frames depicting sequential movement. In each frame, there is a subject engaging in activity in a controlled environment against a simple background, focusing on capturing the nuances of motion. The presentation is reminiscent of early photographic techniques aimed at studying human movement and form. The stark contrast and rigid composition suggest an analytical approach to documenting each phase of motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3381 × 2464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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