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Plate Number 543. Spastic walking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image displays sequential photographs of a person walking. In each sequence, the individual is mid-step, moving from left to right. The top row shows a side profile, while the bottom row shows a rear view. The person has their hair tied back in a bun and wears a wrapped garment around their waist, leaving the upper body uncovered. No visible jewelry is seen. The background on the top row has spaced horizontal lines, likely for motion tracking, while the bottom row shows a plain outdoor space with a wooden or textured wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4707 × 1698 px
Public Domain
Yes
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