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Plate Number 689. Fallow deer, buck and group of does, galloping

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a sequence of deer in motion. The image is composed of multiple frames arranged in a grid, documenting the movement of several deer running across a confined space. The frames capture different moments of their motion, displaying blurred outlines indicating speed and movement. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a background featuring a fence or barrier.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4267 × 2187 px
Public Domain
Yes
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