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Plate Number 306. Picking up a ball and throwing it

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a sequence photograph of a person in motion interacting with an object. The image shows the subject in different stages of movement, including walking, bending down, and extending an arm forward. The background is a uniformly patterned surface. The lighting is consistent, highlighting the folds and motion of the garment. The composition and arrangement suggest a study of human motion, emphasizing fluidity and grace.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4174 × 2185 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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