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Plate Number 350. Fencing

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a series of images featuring a fencing sequence. The grid of smaller frames shows two individuals engaging in fencing movements. The figures showcase various combat poses like advancing, parrying, and attacking. The setting appears to be an enclosed space with a textured backdrop. The monochromatic images emphasize the forms and muscles of the figures, highlighting the physical exertion of the movements.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
3798 × 2323 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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