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Plate Number 162. Jumping, standing broad jump

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sequential set of photographs of a man performing a jump, capturing different phases of his movement. The man starts standing upright with raised arms, goes through bending, taking off, being airborne, and landing positions. His facial features are not clearly visible. He has short hair and is wearing tight undergarments. The setting is indoor with a parallel lined surface backdrop. The floor is plain, with no other visible objects. The background remains consistent throughout the sequence.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
5052 × 1420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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