Plate Number 545. Artificially induced convulsions, sitting

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of consecutive motion studies. The image shows a grid-like layout with multiple frames, each depicting a slight progressive change in motion. In the upper half, a subject seated in a chair gradually shifts positions, illustrating the sequence of standing up. In the lower half, the sequence continues with the subject seated at a table, performing motions that suggest interaction with an unseen object. The background is consistent across frames, with horizontal grid lines indicating controlled conditions for studying movement. The black-and-white presentation emphasizes the contrast and detail of each transitional posture.