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Plate Number 284. Baseball, catching and throwing

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image displays two rows of sequential photographs featuring a male figure in motion. Each frame shows the individual engaged in an activity involving arm movements, possibly throwing or catching. The person's full body is shown in different positions across the frames, depicting a fluid motion sequence. The focus is on the body's movements rather than facial expressions. The individual has short, neat hair and is nude, highlighting his musculature and form. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is a dark, textured wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4707 × 1375 px
Public Domain
Yes
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