Plate Number 572. "Johnson" hauling, head being pulled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse in motion captured in multiple frames. The grid-like image shows different phases of the horse's stride against a grid-like background. The images highlight the movement of the horse's legs and body, creating a sense of fluidity. The monochromatic, sepia-toned quality of the images suggests early photography focused on studying motion. Each frame is arranged to show the continuous nature of the horse's gait.