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Plate Number 629. "Hansel" galloping, bareback

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse in motion. The image shows a series of sequential frames depicting the detailed movements of a horse as it is ridden, capturing various stages of its gait. Each photograph is aligned in two rows, with the first row displaying side views and the second displaying rear perspectives. The background appears plain and consistent across the frames, emphasizing the horse's movements. The sequence captures a sense of motion and continuity, serving as a visual study of the horse's dynamic movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4885 × 1464 px
Public Domain
Yes
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