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Plate Number 372. Acrobat, horizontal "press up"

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a sequence of gymnastic movements. The image contains two rows of black and white frames capturing a person performing handstands and other athletic positions against a grid or lined background. The top row shows lateral views progressing from a handstand to a forward roll, while the bottom row displays a similar sequence from a back view. The layout creates an impression of motion when the frames are viewed quickly, capturing the dynamism and fluidity of the gymnastics routine.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3588 × 2211 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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