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Plate Number 507. Carpentering

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a series of photographs of a nude male engaging in woodworking activities. He is shown in various positions, standing, while working on different stages of the task. The man's facial features, short hair, and body are visible, with his face turned away from the viewer in some frames. He is handling tools and wooden pieces, hammering and interacting with the objects. In the background, there is a simple setting with a grid or fence-like structure, suggesting a workshop or construction site. Wood shavings and equipment are scattered on the ground.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3195 × 2601 px
Public Domain
Yes
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