Plate Number 655. "Gazelle" walking, spavin, right hind leg

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of photographs capturing a horse in motion. The frames show different stages of the horse's walking stride from both side and rear views. The images are likely intended for the analysis of locomotion, with the side view showcasing the horse's gait and the rear view displaying symmetry and balance. The shadow of the horse is also captured in each frame against a gridded background, adding depth to the composition.