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Plate Number 496. Miscellaneous phases of the toilet

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequential study showing the motions involved in washing hair. The image displays multiple frames arranged in a grid, capturing step-by-step motion of a process involving a water jug, a basin, and other objects on a table. The series indicates a systematic capture of an action from beginning to end, highlighting the intricate movements involved. The setting appears minimal with a focus on the repetitive gestures and arrangement, emphasizing the flow of the action across the frames.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3653 × 2317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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