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Plate Number 651. A: Bell ringing. B: Teeter board. C: Military drill

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph featuring horses and one or two sheep. The image consists of black and white frames arranged in a grid format. In the first row, there are multiple photographs showing groups of horses on a platform or raised surface. The second row focuses on a white horse on a sloped plank, sometimes accompanied by a sheep. The third row shows a lineup of horses facing forward. The background includes a plain structure, possibly a fence, and trees. The sequence captures interactions and positions of the animals outdoors.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4164 × 2110 px
Public Domain
Yes
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