This is a photograph of sequential images showing a person using a pickaxe. The image consists of a grid of 24 black and white frames, each capturing a moment in the action sequence, creating a composite of motion. The sequence depicts a person wielding a pickaxe, starting from holding it back to swinging it forward and completing the strike. The progression captures the fluidity of motion in a detailed and analytical manner, emphasizing the mechanics of movement. The monochromatic tonality adds a sense of timelessness, and the structured layout highlights the progression and rhythm.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 2821 × 2938 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original