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Plate Number 381. Mason, laying a brick

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a person working with bricks and a trowel. The image is divided into two rows, each consisting of multiple frames capturing a series of actions in a chronological order. Each frame presents a detailed snapshot of the person engaging with the bricks and trowel, showcasing different stages of a repetitive construction activity. The background features a grid-like pattern. The setting is simple, possibly illustrating an experiment or study in motion, reminiscent of 19th-century photographic studies.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3977 × 2071 px
Public Domain
Yes
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