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Plate Number 595. "Pronto" pacing, harnessed to sulky

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a horse and carriage in motion captured in sequential frames. The image displays black and white frames illustrating the movement of a horse pulling a carriage. Each frame shows the progression in the horse's stride, highlighting the fluidity and mechanics of its motion. The frames are arranged in rows, with two side views and one front view of the horse to depict different aspects of its movement. This photographic study showcases an early form of motion capture focusing on animal locomotion.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4619 × 1946 px
Public Domain
Yes
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