Plate Number 694. Elk galloping, irregular

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of twelve black and white frames featuring a stag in motion. The top row shows the side profile of the stag walking, while the bottom row displays the front view as it moves forward. The images capture the movement of the stag's legs and antlers in detail, depicting the dynamics of its walk. The background is consistent and resembles a controlled environment for motion study. The set evokes scientific motion studies and photography techniques from the late 19th century.