Plate Number 522. A: Jumping. B: Handspring. C, D: Somersault. E: Springing over a man's back

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a series of motion studies. The image contains multiple frames arranged in a grid, capturing sequences of dynamic movements. Each row depicts different sets of motion, showcasing a figure transitioning through various acrobatic and athletic poses including jumping, carrying, and contorting. The use of monochrome offers a classic and scientific look to the study, resembling early motion photography experimentation and emphasizing the precise capturing of movement.