Plate Number 683. Virginia deer, buck, galloping

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a deer in motion. The image shows a series of frames depicting a deer walking or trotting in front of a grid-lined backdrop. The frames capture different moments in the deer's gait. The background features a cage or fence with vertical lines. The lighting highlights the shadow and form of the deer's body as it moves, showcasing the fluidity and grace of its movement. The image appears to be an early motion study focused on capturing the anatomy and motion of the deer in a scientific manner.