Plate Number 753. Kangaroo jumping

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a kangaroo in motion. The image is a sequence of twelve black and white frames arranged in a grid, capturing the various stages of the kangaroo's jump. Each frame showcases a different phase of its leap, illustrating the extension and contraction of its legs as it moves across the grass. The background features a fence and foliage. The image conveys motion and energy, highlighting the grace and athleticism of the kangaroo.