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Plate Number 634. "Dan" galloping, saddled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of sixteen black and white photographs arranged in a grid. Each image shows a horse and rider trotting or running in an outdoor setting. The background includes a mesh fence and a covered area or stable. The photos capture the movement of the horse's legs and tail, conveying a sense of motion and speed. The series documents the sequence of a white horse's gait, highlighting the fluidity and grace of its movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4191 × 2020 px
Public Domain
Yes
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