Plate Number 458. Lifting handfuls of hay, turning and throwing it down

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of multiple sequential frames showing a figure interacting with hay. The image displays a series of 24 black and white frames arranged in two rows, depicting a person wearing a long dress engaged in the process of gathering and lifting hay. The background consists of a grid-like pattern, possibly a textured wall or fence, and the ground appears to be covered with dirt or hay. Each subsequent frame captures a slight change in the position and action of the figure, creating a sense of motion across the series. This sequence provides a detailed study of movement, emphasizing the dynamics of interaction with the hay.