Plate Number 555. Muscular atrophy of legs, adult, walking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of sequential frames depicting a bipedal creature walking. The image is composed of two rows of ten black and white frames that illustrate the motion of the subject as it progresses in profile from left to right. Each frame captures a slightly different position as the creature takes a step forward, showcasing detailed body positioning and movement throughout the cycle. The dark background emphasizes the clear profile view, and the consistency of the positions suggests an analytical approach to capturing locomotion.