Plate Number 577. "Clinton" walking, mounted, irregular

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse and rider captured in motion. The image is a sequence of twelve frames arranged in two rows, depicting a white horse with a rider in a series of different positions while moving. Each frame shows a slightly different moment, illustrating the phases of the horse's gallop. The setting appears studio-like, with a plain dark background to highlight the motion. The consistency of the composition and the framing across the frames allow for a focus on the movement dynamics of the horse.