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Plate Number 391. Farmer, mowing grass

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of images showing a person using a sickle or a similar tool in a motion study. The image has two rows with sequential shots capturing different positions while using the tool. The first row shows distinct movement steps across twelve frames. The second row continues the motion from different angles, illustrating the activity's progression. The black and white photography emphasizes movement through light and shadow contrast in an outdoor setting with a mesh grid in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4822 × 1551 px
Public Domain
Yes
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