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Plate Number 375. Blacksmiths, hammering on anvil

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a repeated action involving figures wielding hammers. The image consists of a sequence of frames showing an action performed by two individuals. The setting appears to be industrial or mechanical, as indicated by an anvil or similar object on which the figures appear to be working. The photograph captures changes in posture and position of the figures, showing them in motion as they hammer or work. The grid layout of multiple frames effectively conveys the motion and repetition of the task.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4839 × 1478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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