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Plate Number 325. Lifting and holding two 50-lb. dumbbells

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This image consists of a series of photographs showing a man in motion performing exercises with dumbbells. The man is depicted moving from a crouched position to standing, lifting his arms in various positions. He is bald on top with short hair on the sides, has a muscular build, and is nude. The man holds dumbbells in his hands throughout the sequence. The background has a grid-like or lined pattern, with part of an outdoor setting visible, including a clear sky and fence.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4750 × 1684 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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