Plate Number 641. "Pandora" jumping a hurdle, saddled, knocking over the hurdle and landing

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of twelve black and white frames showing a horse jumping over a fence. The frames document different stages of the horse approaching, leaping over, and landing past the fence. The images depict the graceful movement of the horse in mid-air or on the ground, showcasing fluid motion in increments. The background is a simple, dark-toned setting that highlights the dynamic movement of the horse. The series captures the study of motion, reminiscent of early photographic techniques used to analyze animal motion.