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Plate Number 578. "Dusel" walking, bareback

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of photographs capturing a horse trotting in different stages of its gait. The series is arranged in two rows, with each frame showing a distinct moment in the trot cycle. The horse is seen in side and rear views, showcasing the positions of its legs, weight shift, and the flow of its mane and tail during the trot. The backdrop is simple, focusing attention on the horse's movement. The series aims to document equine movement analytically.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4841 × 1357 px
Public Domain
Yes
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