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Plate Number 617. "Clinton" cantering, bareback; rider nude

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of multiple frames showing a nude male figure riding a white horse. The man sits upright on the horse, holding the reins, with his entire body visible. The horse is in motion, walking or trotting, and is consistently white with a prominent mane and tail. The background is dark, and the frames are arranged in a grid format showcasing the progression of the horse and rider along a straight path.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3596 × 2345 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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