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Plate Number 368. Acrobat descending stairs on hands

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a composite of sequential photographs showing a man performing a gymnastic routine. In each frame, the man's full body is depicted, highlighting different stages of a handstand routine performed on gymnastic equipment. The man is balancing and maneuvering with precision, transitioning between various positions. His facial features are not clearly visible. He is not wearing clothes and there is no jewelry. The background has a grid pattern on the wall, and the floor is clear, allowing space for the gymnastic apparatus and highlighting the man's movements.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4092 × 2086 px
Public Domain
Yes
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