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Plate Number 580. " Annie G." walking, saddled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse in motion. The image displays multiple sequential frames in a grid-like layout, capturing different phases of the horse's movement. The top and middle rows show the horse from the side walking, with each frame showing a slight progression in the horse's gait. The bottom row shows the horse from the front in sequential frames, documenting its advancing strides towards the camera. Each frame reveals details of the horse's anatomy and movement, showcasing the elegance and dynamics of equine motion. The overall effect freezes moments in time for analytical observation.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4233 × 2044 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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