Plate Number 544. Artificially induced convulsions, lying down

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a composite of multiple frames, each displaying the full-length figure of a person in various reclining positions on a textured surface. The individual appears to be lying on their side or back in different positions throughout the sequence. The person has short, dark hair, but specific facial features are not clearly discernible due to the angle and monochrome nature of the photographs. There are no visible articles of clothing, and the person's bare form is prominently featured against a dark background with a grid pattern. No jewelry or objects are seen in any of the frames. The background is a plain, dark shade with a faint lined grid, providing a contrasting backdrop for the white-toned subject.