This is a photograph of sequential motion studies using a grid background. The composition comprises 24 frames, each showing a different moment of various athletic motions, captured with precision. The subject appears in each frame against a lined backdrop. A ball is incorporated into some of the sequences. The photographic grid enhances the sense of motion progression across time. The black and white tonal range, varying shadows, and careful positioning give a classic aesthetic and highlight the intricacies of movement.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 2315 × 3499 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original