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Plate Number 463. Reaching up, stooping and turning around

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a grid of individual shots showing a woman moving through various poses. She is performing actions related to throwing and retrieving a small object. The woman's full body is visible in each frame as she stands upright, reaches up, or crouches down. She has long hair, and wears a light, possibly sheer gown. In each shot, she is holding or handling a round object. The background is a simple gridded or lined setup.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3732 × 2344 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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