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Plate Number 363. Running somersault

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of motion studies depicting a figure performing various movements. The complete series, presented in a grid format, showcases sequential images capturing dynamic poses and actions. Each photograph in the series captures distinct stages of physical exertion, emphasizing the fluidity and grace of movement, set against a plain backdrop suitable for capturing motion in detail. The grid arrangement serves as a study into the mechanics of motion, capturing the subtle changes in posture through multiple frames.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
2854 × 2756 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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