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Plate Number 604. "Elberon" trotting, saddled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of sequential frames showing a horse walking in a controlled environment. The frames capture the horse from the front and rear as it moves across a stable or enclosed area. Each frame depicts slight variations in the horse's steps, illustrating its movement mechanics. Vertical lines in the background suggest walls or barriers. The arrangement and sequence resemble a study in motion, similar to scientific or early photographic experiments on locomotion. The image is in monochrome, giving it a classic and archival look.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4903 × 1779 px
Public Domain
Yes
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