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Plate Number 361. Throwing a spear

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of sequential images capturing the motion of javelin throwing. The grid contains multiple frames showing different stages in the action. Each frame presents a moment in a continuous sequence illustrating the fluidity and mechanics of the throw. The person in the photographs is engaged in the activity, with each image depicting different poses and stages, highlighting muscle movement, balance, and the momentum of the javelin in motion. The background is a neutral indoor setting. The images collectively provide a study in human anatomy and movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3383 × 2437 px
Public Domain
Yes
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