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Plate Number 778. Storks, swans, etc.

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a black-and-white photographic sequence showing cranes in motion. The image is divided into three rows and several columns capturing different moments of the birds interacting with each other. In the top row, cranes are near a wire fence. The second row shows cranes moving and flapping their wings. The bottom row displays cranes in motion, walking or preparing to take off, with feathers ruffled and wings partially extended. The image likely aims to study the anatomy and motion of birds, showcasing the gracefulness and elegance of cranes in their behaviors.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4713 × 1822 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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