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Plate Number 338. Boxing, open hand

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of two individuals performing a boxing match. The image is composed of a grid of twelve separate frames, each capturing different moments in the sequence of actions. The individuals are seen in various stances and positions, displaying a series of defensive and offensive gestures common in sparring. The background features a grid pattern. The photo is monochromatic, emphasizing the dynamic postures and interactions between the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3467 × 2486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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