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Plate Number 633. "Bouquet" galloping, saddled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a horse in motion. It consists of sequential frames arranged in two rows, showing the horse's gallop from side and rear views. Different positions of the horse's limbs and tail are captured in the frames, illustrating the fluidity of equine movement. This type of sequential depiction is reminiscent of early photographic studies on animal motion, showcasing a scientific approach to understanding movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4511 × 1991 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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