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Plate Number 337. Boxing, open hand

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence of movements depicting two individuals engaging in physical activity. The image presents a series of black and white frames, arranged in two rows, capturing a sequence of motion that illustrates a physical interaction. Each frame shows incremental movements, suggesting a choreographed sequence or athletic engagement. The individuals are placed against a backdrop of a grid-like pattern, which provides a structured background and serves to focus attention on the figures' movements. This series of photographs is reminiscent of the work by Eadweard Muybridge, known for capturing motion in various subjects through sequential photography.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4613 × 1866 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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