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Plate Number 414. Wiping body with towel

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequential display of a figure in motion. The image is presented in a grid layout, capturing a step-by-step process in black and white. Each frame shows a natural, gradual progression. The series is meticulously aligned, highlighting subtle changes in position and movement, showcasing early motion capture photography techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4189 × 2032 px
Public Domain
Yes
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