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Plate Number 399. Emptying a bucket of water

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a series of sequential photographic frames capturing a nude man in different poses while pouring water from a bucket. The man is shown walking, standing, and bending in various positions. He has a mature facial appearance, short hair, and is not wearing any clothing. The man is holding a wooden bucket filled with water, which he uses to toss water in arcs. The background shows a textured vertical surface, most likely a wall, with a ground area resembling tiles or concrete. Structural elements like a long horizontal beam and a vertical post are also visible, suggesting an outdoor or semi-enclosed space.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4890 × 1472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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