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Plate Number 308. Throwing the hammer

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showcasing motion studies of a person swinging a bat-like object. The image includes a series of photographic frames arranged in two rows, capturing moments in the swinging action performed by a nude figure. The images portray a sequence of movements to analyze dynamic motion. The background consists of a plain grid pattern in the top row and outdoor elements such as foliage and structures in the bottom row. This setup, typical of early motion studies, presents a detailed breakdown of physical motion in multiple frames.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4305 × 1859 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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