Plate Number 741. Bactrian camel. A: Walking. B: Racking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a camel walking, captured in a series of frames. The image consists of two rows of sequential photographs showing the camel from behind. The frames display the progression of the camel's gait, capturing the changes in leg positions as it moves. The background in each frame is a simple, flat terrain, and the camel's silhouette stands out prominently against the bright sky. The sequence illustrates the fluidity and motion of the camel's walk meticulously, showcasing the detailed observation of animal locomotion.