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Plate Number 155. Jumping, running straight high jump

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of images showing a sequence of movements resembling a jump and walk. The collage includes multiple frames arranged in a grid format capturing different phases of the action. Each frame delineates a fraction of the action, showing subtle variations in posture and position. The sequential images suggest a study of motion, focusing on the nuances of physical movements. The background is a consistent structured setting, emphasizing the fluidity and continuity of movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3888 × 2213 px
Public Domain
Yes
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