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Plate Number 532. Movement of the hand, drawing a circle

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a sequence of still images showing the motion of a hand drumming fingers on a surface. The grid arrangement displays the gradual movement of the hand in different stages. The images capture the hand from various angles, highlighting the finger movements. The monochromatic tones and uniform lighting accentuate the detailed finger motions, creating a study-like depiction of the gesture.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4172 × 2085 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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