Plate Number 404. Emptying a bucket of water

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequential series depicting the action of pouring water from a bucket. The image is arranged in three rows of small, adjacent frames that capture the movement in a stop-motion style, showcasing the fluid motion of the liquid being poured. The scene is set against a simple backdrop. The sequence captures various stages of the action, from holding a bucket to the water splashing on the ground. The emphasis is on the dynamic motion, particularly highlighted through the arc of the water in mid-air.