Plate Number 261. Getting into hammock

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows sequential photographs of a nude woman interacting with a hammock. The woman is seen in various positions, from standing to sitting and swinging in the hammock. Her short, likely brown, hair is visible, but not her facial features. She is not wearing any clothing or jewelry. The setting is outdoors with a cord or wire grid and a solid backdrop. The lighting indicates a bright day or well-lit area, highlighting the movement in the photos.