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Plate Number 491. A, B: Hammering at an anvil. C: Using a hatchet. D: Sawing a board

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a grid containing multiple small images depicting stages of a person's movement. The subject is shown performing manual labor tasks with tools in various poses. The background is plain. The sequence captures detailed nuances of the body's motion and muscle dynamics. The setup suggests a scientific exploration of human movement, focusing on anatomy and physical action.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3225 × 2477 px
Public Domain
Yes
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