Plate Number 468. Child walking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of sequential images depicting the movement of a young child walking. The series is laid out in two rows, each containing several frames, capturing different phases of the child's stride. The background consists of a grid or lined backdrop. The setup suggests a methodical study of human locomotion, as each frame is meticulously captured to show gradual progression in movement. The child is captured in side profile in the top row and in a forward-facing position in the bottom row.