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Plate Number 768. Vulture flying

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of images capturing the flight motion of a bird. The frames show the bird in various phases of flight from takeoff to landing. The upper section features the bird against a grid pattern showcasing the positions of its wings. The middle and lower sections demonstrate the bird in open space with different wing positions as it moves through its flight arc. The arrangement of the frames gives a sense of movement continuity, showcasing the bird's elegance and aerodynamics in the air.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
5073 × 1783 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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