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Plate Number 715. "Ike," "Maggie," etc. tugging at a towel

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of two dogs playing with a cloth. The image is divided into twelve frames on a grid, showing a motion sequence of a light-colored dog and a dark-colored dog tugging on a piece of cloth. The dogs move along a track with measurements indicating distance or speed. The background is lined with a grid, enhancing the scientific or analytical feel of the series. The frames capture different stages of the interaction between the two dogs, highlighting their dynamic movement. The overall scene is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrasts between the dogs and the background grid.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4958 × 1863 px
Public Domain
Yes
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