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Plate Number 525. A, C: Descending a step. B, D: Ascending a step. E: Waving a handkerchief

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a composite series of photographs of a nude woman in motion. She is seen stepping and interacting with her environment while holding a white towel. Her hair is styled close to her head and appears dark. The sequence captures her from different angles as she moves in various positions. The background is a plain indoor space with a dark backdrop contrasting with a lighter floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
2411 × 3338 px
Public Domain
Yes
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