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Plate Number 505. Bricklaying

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a series of sequential images depicting a person in motion. The image shows multiple frames arranged in rows and columns, displaying various stages of a task involving brick handling or construction. Each frame captures the subtle changes in posture and movement, giving the impression of continuous action. The backdrop features a plain curtain and a grid, suggesting a controlled studio environment. The photographs are in black and white, enhancing the timeless quality and serving as an analytical study of movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3603 × 2339 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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