Plate Number 265. Getting out of bed

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of motion studies showing a person moving from a lying to a standing position. The image consists of twenty-four smaller frames arranged in a grid, capturing sequential stages of the movement. Each frame depicts a progression of action, illustrating how the subject transitions from lying in bedding on a bed to standing beside it. The setting is in an environment with structured surroundings, focusing on capturing the act of rising from a resting state. The characteristics of the image emphasize movement and form, reflecting an analytical approach to human motion.