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Plate Number 652. Horses rearing, etc.

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a sequence of black-and-white images of horses in motion. The images feature various horses in different actions such as rearing up, walking, and running. Each row captures a unique action sequence showing the horses' movement transitioning from frame to frame. The background is a solid pattern that does not divert attention from the horses. Some sequences show a horse being led on a rope, while others show two horses walking side by side. The arrangement of the images resembles a film strip and emphasizes the study of motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3456 × 2496 px
Public Domain
Yes
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