Plate Number 746. Capybara walking

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of nine black and white frames showing a capybara in motion. The frames capture different stages of the capybara's walking gait from a side view. The capybara is depicted with a robust build and smooth fur. In the background, there is a barred fence, indicating a controlled environment. The frames showcase the natural movement of the capybara's legs and body as it walks on a flat surface, resembling early motion studies in photography.