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Plate Number 628. "Daisy" galloping

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse in motion captured in a series of sequential shots. The image consists of 24 frames arranged in a grid, depicting the various stages of a horse's gallop. Each frame captures a specific moment in time, illustrating the movement and form of the horse as it progresses through its stride. The black and white photograph highlights contrast, allowing the muscular dynamics of the horse and the movement to be clearly observed against the lighter background. This series shows the elegance and power of the horse's movement, frozen in distinct sequential moments.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3768 × 2438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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